Norbert Joseph Schiek, Jr.

Norbert Joseph Schiek, Jr. of Batavia, WI, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Sharon S Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Norbert was born on May 23, 1938 in Milwaukee to Louise and Norbert Schiek Sr.  The oldest son of 9, Norbert frequently helped out at the family gas station.  He graduated from Don Bosco High School in Milwaukee in 1957.  From 1962 to 1964 he served in the United States Army, stationed overseas in Germany.  Norbert later helped out at the family resort Schiek’s Long Lake Resort in Campbellsport, WI.

This is where he met the love of his life, Josephine Symalla, and on October 14, 1967, they were united in marriage in St. Paul, Minnesota. Josephine passed away on December 9, 2014: https://secure.funeralhomehosting.net/myh/myh/obituary/JosephineJ-Schiek

His work ethic and dedication to his family led him to work for many years at P & H Mining and Kohler Company as an Industrial Engineer.  He was also a skilled woodcraftsman, building wooden model cars which he sold at many art shows in his spare time.

Family was very important to Norbert.  He was a dedicated, kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory his three children, Pamela M. Schiek of Oostburg, Norbert G. (Clarissa) Schiek of Cedarburg and Bryan (Bridgette) Schiek of Wauwatosa; six grandchildren, Nathan, Anissa, Bella, Zoe, Maya and Logan Schiek; five brothers, Jack (Jane) Schiek of Greenfield, Joseph (Geri) Schiek of Fond du Lac, James (Peggy) Schiek of Waupaca, Greg (Elaine) Scheik of New London, and Jerry Schiek of Franklin; two sisters, Mary Ries of Slinger, and Kathie (Harvey) Ramthun of Kewaskum;  nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Josephine; Norbert was preceded in death by his brother Jeff; and his niece, Jennifer Ramthun.

A Memorial Mass for Norbert will be held at 11:00 on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michaels. Father Jacob Strand officiating.  Burial of his cremains will be at the parish cemetery following Mass.

Due to COVID concerns, kindly wear a mask.  The mass will also be broadcast on Facebook Live on the account of Clarissa Schiek.  Please connect on Facebook with Clarissa to watch the Mass.   Additionally, Norbert’s service will be recorded. The video of the service will be posted on our website at www.myrhum-patten.com.

People wishing to honor Norbert’s lifelong love of family can make donations to www.freshmealsonwheels.org.

Please consider signing our online guest book (www.myrhum-patten.com) to share your condolences with the family. Cards addressed to the family may be sent in care of: Myrhum – Patten Funeral and Cremation Service, 1315 W. Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095.

Norbert’s family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Sharon S Richardson Hospice and Sheboygan Memorial Hospital for the loving care they provided.

Myrhum Patten Funeral and Cremation Service in Kewaskum was entrusted with Norbert's arrangements.