Harold Henry Nortman

Funeral Mass for Harold Henry Nortman, 85, of Lindsay, is set for 10:00 AM Friday, February 12, 2016 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Phil Petta and Rev. Bob Strittmatter officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A rosary with visitation to follow will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the funeral home.

Harold was born on June 24, 1930 in Pilot Point to Walter and Ella (Gieb) Nortman. He passed away on February 8, 2016 in the Muenster Memorial Hospital.

Harold was a machinist for 33 years at National Supply Company in Gainesville. He also enjoyed doing custom farm work for other landowners around the Lindsay area, and tending to his own herds of cattle.

Harold was an active civic member and volunteer throughout his life, including involvement with the Knights of Columbus, St. Peter’s Society, St. Peter’s Usher, Catholic Life Insurance, Farm Bureau, and 4-H Adult Leader, among others.

He is survived by his wife LaVern Nortman of Lindsay; son David Nortman and his wife Barbara of Ft. Worth; son Danny Nortman and his wife Linda of Lindsay; daughter Deana Tharp and her husband David of Lindsay; daughter Debra Neu of Sanger; grandchildren Michael Nortman and his wife Brandi, Jennifer Dunn and her husband Jacob, Stephen Nortman and his wife Lisa, Amy Nortman, Amber McDonough and her husband Joe, Katie Nortman, Jenna Tharp, Stephanie Bridwell and her fiancee Chris Hennigan, Cammi Neu, Courtney Neu, and Ryan Neu; great-grandchildren Max Nortman, Tate Nortman, Hudson Dunn, Henry Dunn, and Aryah Bridwell. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Dorothy Hermes.

Pallbearers will be Michael Nortman, Stephen Nortman, Jacob Dunn, Chris Hennigan, Joe McDonough, and Michael Hermes.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church or the American Heart Association.