Norman F. Lenburg

Norman “Bus” LenburgNorman “Bus” Lenburg, 91, retired Fond du Lac bakery owner and an Army veteran of World War II, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, after a brief illness.He was born October 17, 1915, in Brooksville, Fla., the son of Leo and Clara Ohlrogge Lenburg. He acquired the nickname “Buster” and later was known to his family, friends, and co-workers as “Bus.”Mr. Lenburg was a graduate of Chilton High School and he began his career in Chilton as a baker for Everix Bakery. He later moved to Fond du Lac to work for Everix where he met his wife, the former Mildred E. Becker, who was a clerk at the bakery.They were married May 22, 1943 at Camp Wolters, Texas, where he was stationed as an instructor for the U. S. Army Cooks and Bakers School. He later saw combat action in France and Northern Germany as an infantryman.He and his wife operated Lenburg’s Bakery on E. First St. in Fond du Lac from 1956 until 1972 when they retired. They were both avid golfers and regularly enjoyed golfing with friends at Rolling Meadows.Mr. Lenburg was active in the ARC of Fond du Lac and worked tirelessly to establish group homes for developmentally disabled adults in the Fond du Lac area. He was a founding member of Luther Memorial Church, where he also served on the church council for many years.He was proud of his World War II military service and recently took part in Veterans Day ceremonies at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. He enjoyed hearing of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren, and was looking forward to the birth of his first great-grandchild.Surviving are his sons, Norman (Bernice) Lenburg Jr., Sun Prairie; Robert (Joanne) Lenburg, Madison; and John Lenburg, Fond du Lac; grandchildren, Marc (Dr. Julia Charles) Lenburg, Berkeley, Calif.; Aaron Lenburg, Boston, Mass.; Amy (Matt Burress) Lenburg, Minneapolis, Minn.; and Matt Lenburg, Madison; a sister-in-law, Anita Pollasch, Fond du Lac; and nieces and nephews.Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife, and his sister Alma Payne.Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at Mach Funeral Chapel in Fond du Lac and from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at Luther Memorial Church.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at Luther Memorial Church in Fond du Lac, with Pastor David Naumann officiating. Burial will be at Ledgeview Memorial Park Cemetery in Fond du Lac.His family wishes to thank the staff of Home Instead and the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home for the care and comfort they provided him, with a special thanks to Kay Kohlman of Home Instead.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials can be made to the ARC, Luther Memorial Church, Special Olympics, or Very Special Arts Wisconsin.

Norman F. Lenburg

October 17, 1915 - November 17, 2006