Norma D. Skroch

Norma D. Skroch passed away on February 23, 2025 at Meadowview Estates in Bonduel after a long beautiful life. She was born on August 14, 1927 in Hintz to Alex and Olga (Paholke) Zarling. Norma attended various schools in Oconto, Lena, and Oconto Falls. She was a proud graduate of Oconto Falls High School, class of 1945. Early on, she worked various jobs for Shellman Publishing, Bauman Department Store, and E.A. Mack Co. Later she became a telephone switchboard operator in Green Bay for six years, where she had the unique experience of working near Don Hutson's Packers Playdium, a bowling alley and bar opened by the Packers legend.

On November 24, 1948, Norma married Peter Skroch at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Oconto Falls. Together, they built a life filled with love and devotion to their family. Norma was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 302. Her interests included ceramics, oil painting and gardening, where she expressed her creativity and passion for the arts. She was a dedicated season ticket holder of the Green Bay Packers for 20 years. 

Her grandkids will remember her as always immaculately dressed. She had the best collection of vintage clothes, makeup, and perfume bottles for them to play with as children. They also treasure memories of cranking up the Victrola record player, putting on a record, and flipping through wedding photos with grandma.

Norma is survived by her two sons, Richard (Jeanne Morales) Skroch and David (Wendy) Skroch; her grandchildren, Steven (Alisa) Skroch, Elizabeth (Jonathan) Royal, Catherine (Joshua) Thompson, and Emiliano Morales; and three great-grandchildren, Matthew, Willow, and one on the way. She is also survived by her sister, Mavis Gehling; and brothers, Roger Zarling, and Jack (Karen) Zarling.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Olga; her husband, Peter Skroch; her sister-in-law, Donna Skroch; and her brother-in-law, Curtis Gehling.

Visitation will be held at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Catholic Church at 12:00 PM. Burial to take place at St. Anthony Cemetery in Oconto Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will go toward the National Glaucoma Society.

Norma D. Skroch leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity, and unwavering commitment to her family and community. She will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to know her.