Norman C. Haeffner

Norman C. Haeffner, age 80 of Morrison, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012, at his daughter's residence in Linn.

Norman was born August 1, 1932, in Morrison, a son to the late Charles and Clara (Kramlich) Haeffner.

Norman graduated from Chamois High School and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

On November 5, 1960, he was united in marriage to Betty Birk in Morrison. She survives of the home.

Norman was employed by Boeing Aircraft in St. Louis as a sheet metal assembler and riveter. He retired in 1993 after 36 years of service.

He was a member of the America Legion Post #541 in Bay, Mid MO Old Car Club in Jefferson City, and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District #837.

Norman enjoyed vintage cars, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Norman is survived by: two daughters, Joyce Haeffner of Linn and Jill Stephens and her husband Ed of Linn; one sister, Sharon Herndon and her husband Lane of Linn; three grandchildren, Josh (Pam) Stephens, Michael (Sydney) Stephens and Cole Stephens; one great grandchild, Connor Stephens.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, June Redden.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at Morton Chapel in Linn.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Morton Chapel in Linn with Rev. Barb Zastrow officiating. Interment will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Morrison with full military honors.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Diabetes Association or American Legion Post #541.