Norman Kienzle

Having said "Good-bye" to all of his family, Norman F. Kienzle, 71, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2007, at a Mandan care center. A service in celebration of Norman's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday at First United Methodist Church in Bismarck with Rev. Kermit Culver and Rev. Walter Schott officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Bismarck. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00 - 9:00 PM and Thursday from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday evening. Visitation will continue Friday one hour prior to the service at the church. Norman was born on May 26, 1936, in Eureka, SD, the son of Christian and Katharina Lang Kienzle. He graduated from Wishek High School in 1954 and from Capital Commercial College in 1955. Norman was enlisted in the ND National Guard from 1953 - 1961. He married Norma J. Keator on September 28, 1956. He began his career at Berg Bismarck Motor Supply in 1955 and later became owner, president, and general manager. Norman retired in 1997 from Bergs. Norman and Norma have been "snowbirds" in Mesa, AZ, for 10 years. He was very active in various committees at First United Methodist Church, served on the Advisory Board of BSC Auto Collision Department, was on the Board of Directors for Cornbelt Automotive Warehouse, and was a member of the Automotive Northern Warehouse. Norman was also a long-time member of the Bismarck Elks Club. While wintering in Arizona, Norman and Norma were residents of "Good Life RV Resort." Norman was known as "Stormin' Norman" as he drove his golf cart around the court. He served in various board positions and enjoyed playing shuffleboard, which earned him many trophies to show his accomplishments. Norman modeled a life of compassion and was a role model for his family. He loved and cherished family time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was always willing and ready for a game of some sort. He loved bowling, playing cards, and watching his grandchildren's activities. He met a friend any place he went and enjoyed many conversations. He will be remembered as a loving husband and a kind and gentle father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He will be greatly missed by family and friends throughout the United States and Canada. Norman is survived by his wife, Norma of Bismarck; his children, Cindra Don Fischer of Bismarck, Tamra Clay Volz of Mesa, AZ, and Dirk Holly Kienzle of Bismarck; eight grandchildren, Christopher CourtneySilbernagel of Bismarck, Rebecca Stuart Savelkoul of Dickinson, Brent Fischer of Bismarck, Kathryn Kenneth Hughes, David and Kelsey Volz, all of Mesa, AZ, and Jake and Jana Kienzle of Bismarck; three great-grandchildren, Adam and Andrew Silbernagel and Connor Hughes; one step-grandchild, Joshua Dutton of Rochester, MN; and one sister-in-law, Jeanette Kienzle of Wishek, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christian and Katharina Kienzle; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Israel and Ruth Keator; one daughter, Debra Silbernagel; one grandchild, Jesse Silbernagel; two brothers; and three sisters. On behalf of Norman, thank you to everyone who expressed your thoughts and prayers for him during his 8-month battle with cancer. Thank you to the doctors and staff at Banner Baywood in Mesa, AZ, Medcenter One, and Medcenter One Care Center in Mandan. Your care and concern meant so much to him and his family.

Norman Kienzle

May 26, 1936 - November 26, 2007