Norma Troendle

Norma J. Troendle, 79, of Lansing died Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Thornton Manor in Lansing. Funeral services were held Monday, June 22 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing with Fr. Philip Agyei officiating. Burial was in Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery, Lansing.

Norma Jean Troendle was born September 27, 1946, in Waukon, the daughter of Reuben and Frances (Neiderkorn) Schorg. Norma lived in Allamakee County throughout her entire life. She eventually met the love of her life, Gerald Troendle, and the two were married September 21, 1963, at St. Mary’s Lycurgus Catholic Church in rural Waukon.

Norma was a hardworking woman, and during her life she helped farm alongside her husband. She loved gardening, cooking, baking, playing cards, and enjoyed being a 4-H leader. More than anything, she loved spending time with her family.

Norma is survived by her five children: Jean Troendle of Lansing, Denise (Dave) Schmelzer of Postville, Vicki Troendle of Waukon, Brian (Allyson) Troendle of Lansing, and Jennifer Davis of Lansing; 11 grandchildren: Morgan (Dan), Monica, Nora, Laira, Haley, Emily, Waverly, Walker, Weslynn, Teresa (Ryan), and Tracy; three great-grandchildren; Jace, Ryan Jr., Ryder, and one on the way; three siblings, Reuben Schorg, David (Clara) Schorg and Ruth Foster; her sisters- and brothers-in-law, Bob (Kay) Troendle, Bonnie (Bud) Mohn, and Betty Troendle; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald; her parents Reuben and Frances Schorg; her in-laws Ted and Minnie Troendle; two children, Marsha Kay and Larry Allen; a grandchild, Jesse Ideker; a sister-in-law, Nancy Schorg; a brother-in-law, Tom Troendle; and a nephew, Dusty Lawson.

Casketbearers were Monica, Nora, Laira, and Morgan Davis, Haley and Emily Ideker, John Schwartzhoff, and Dan Schorg. Honorary casketbearers were Jace Davis and Waverly, Walker, and Weslynn Troendle.

Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.