Norma Whisler

Norma Lee Whisler

March 21, 1930 - May 4, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. - Norma Lee Whisler was born to Elmer Elias and Rynta Myrth (Hollars) Whisler on March 21, 1930 in McCook, Neb. She attended school in McCook and graduated with the McCook High School class of 1949.

Norma and her mother were baptized together on Sep. 22, 1946. Norma attended McCook Christian Church. She worked periodically for JM McDonalds. She gave much of her time, talent, and gifts to the customers and fellow employees at McCook National Bank where she worked for over 34 years. She will be remembered by many in the community for the kind words and easy smile that she greeted them with when they walked through the bank doors.

Norma never married, she gave up having a family of her own when the task of caring for her own parents came into her life. She was a devoted daughter that took the responsibility in stride. Norma also had a deep passion for animals, especially her two dogs. She loved traveling with friends and spending time with her cousins, including her Whisler cousins in Eustis, Neb. Norma was a lifelong bowler and was proud of her 500 series accomplishment. She enjoyed coin collecting, a hobby she picked up from her father. Norma took great care of her home, flowers, and garden.

Norma passed away Saturday morning, May 4, 2024 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. She was 94 years of age.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer (1980) and Rynta (1988) as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Survivors include a large number of second cousins including Janet Nyffeler of Cambridge, Neb., who lovingly cared for Norma over the last few months.

Cremation was chosen and graveside memorial services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon, May 17, 2024 at Riverview Cemetery in McCook with Jim Jones providing words of comfort.

Memorials in Norma’s name are suggested to the McCook Humane Society. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.