Norman Carlton Litzmann, 76, of Hallettsville, died Dec. 8, 2008. He was born Aug. 31, 1932, as a second of three sons to Werner & Norma Litzmann in Columbus. He graduated from Columbus High School and attended one year of college at Blinn Junior College. Norman was a member of Lion's Club and Zion Lutheran Church in Sublime.

Norman married Rose Janette Mertz from Hallettsville on June 9, 1951 and began their lives together in Hallettsville. He worked in the oil exploration field, ready-mix, appliance repair, sold insurance, metal building sales and drafting for Drymalla Construction, and Ford Parts Manager. In 1991 he and Janette retired back in Hallettsville where Norman stayed active repairing appliances and doing remodel construction in the area. He enjoyed the interaction with the public and the satisfaction of a job appreciated by his customers.

Norman was not only dedicated to attending church, he was also very active in his Hallettsville; Columbus and Brenham congregations with his time, talent and treasure. He taught Sunday School for 27 years and influenced many young lives along the way. Norman served on Church Council and always made himself available for repairing whatever was not working properly at the church. In Columbus he led the choir for over 20 years.

Norman cared deeply for his family. He and his wife Janette transported parents, especially his in-laws to doctor visits when they were in failing health, along with many other members of the family. He was always there to support his children whether it be sporting events or serving as Band President in Columbus.

Norman is survived by: his wife Rose; son Larry Litzmann & wife Isabel of Louisville, KY; daughter Lisa Gaye Marek & husband Mike of Hallettsville; 2 brothers, Werner James Litzmann of Huntsville, and William Gustav Litzmann of Galveston; grandchildren, Heather Carr of Tampa, FL, Dawn Heidemann of Tampa, FL, Kari Litzmann of Brooklyn, NY, Kristin Litzmann of Houston, Katie Brown of Austin, and Matthew Marek of Hallettsville; step-grandchildren, Brandi Hart & husband Joe of Bamberg, Germany, and Michael Marek of Hallettsville; and 3 step great grandchildren, Chloi Hart, Orion Hart, and Kaylee Marek.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Karen Diane Stevens.

Service: 11 am, Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at Zion Lutheran Church in Sublime. Visitation: 3 pm, Thursday, at Kubena Funeral Home. Prayer Service: 7 pm, Thursday at Kubena Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Heather Carr, Dawn Heidemann, Kari Litzmann, Kristin Litzmann, Katie Brown, and Matthew Marek. Burial: Hallettsville City Cemetery. Officiate: Rev. Herb Beyer. Memorials: Hospice of South Texas, or Zion Lutheran Church of Sublime.