"Angie - I'm sending my condolences, sorry for your loss. I want to thank you for taking such good care of me while I was young, and allowing me to spend time with Janice during Packer seasons (please say hello to her for me). Praying for your peace and comfort during this time. ((hugs)) "
In loving memory of
Norman J Cejka
December 18, 1933 - April 23, 2015
Norman J Cejka, of Antigo, died Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was 81 years old. He was born on December 18, 1933 in Antigo, a son of John and Edna (Person) Cejka. He married Angeline "Angie" Bula on June 23, 1955 at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in Antigo. She survives.
He was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1951.
Mr. Cejka operated a dairy farm from 1955-1966 in the town of Antigo. He served on the town of Antigo Town Board as clerk for six years. He worked at the Kraft plant in Antigo for three years.
From 1969 until retirement in 1995 he served as Langlade County Clerk. He was a member and past president of the Wisconsin County Clerks Association.
Mr. Cejka served on the town of Rolling Town Board as chairman the past 16 years. He completed 48 years of public service having been elected this month to public office for his 25th term.
He enjoyed mowing lawn, hunting, fishing, and trips to Branson, MO and his condo in Minoqua.
Survivors including his wife are four daughters, Barbara (Ronald) Strube, Eau Claire, Janice Cejka, Antigo, Lynn (John) Ridley, Kenosha, JoAnn "JoJo" (Matthew) Ahles, Lino Lakes, MN; a son, Dale (Anne) Cejka, Wausau; eight Grandchildren, Abbie (Paul) Statz, Nicholas (Megan) Strube, John Cejka, Lauren Cejka, Ryan Ridley, Caleb, Jacob and Christopher Ahles; a great-granddaughter, Madelyn Strube; a sister, Virginia Rammer, Merrill.
The funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday April 28, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery. Visitation will be 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Monday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9 - 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday also at the funeral home.
Tributes
"My Deepest sympathy to the family and especially Janice. "
"I had the privilege of meeting Norm approximately 35 years ago when he was County Clerk and I was the assessor for the Town of Rolling. It was always a pleasure to stop and chat with him when I had to visit the courthouse. He not only was a kind & enjoyable person - he was a friend. Our sincere sympathy to the family. RIP, Norm."
"Angie & Family so sorry to hear about Norm. He was great guy, always with a smile. Our prayers. Keith Jeanne Antoniewicz"
"sorry to hear that another '51 class mate has passed, my sympathy to the family"
"I'm sorry to hear of Norm's passing. I always liked him; he was always very nice to me when I would stop up to visit my mom when she worked with him. My thoughts are with you. "
"We are so sorry to learn of Jim's childhood best friend's passing. We were in Antigo on FRiday to visit Ann and I wanted to call but I left your telenumber at home. JIm 's leg was hurting so he wantrd to get home so I didn't get it done. If it works out ok we will try to come next week. I hope you know that you & your family are in our prayers. with love, Mary Ann "
"Angie & Family; Sorry for your loss, thoughts & prayers are with you."