“Doc” Norman Matzke, 92, of Birnamwood, died on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Doc was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He received the Purple Heart and was a member of the American Legion.
Doc drove truck for John Deere as well as the former Adams Coal Co. of Wittenberg. He also worked at Wittenberg Telephone Company for some time. Doc enjoyed listening to Polka's on Sunday mornings.
Survivors include a sister, Gertrude Matzke of Birnamwood; nephew, John (Phyllis) Carlson of Birnamwood; great-nephews, Jeremy (Kristine) Carlson, Jason (Heather) Carlson and Jordan Carlson all of Birnamwood and great-great-neices and nephews, Cordell, Austin, Jaxson, Carissa, Aidan, Kaitlyn and Ryker.
Doc was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mabel Carlson; brothers, Hilbert and Alvin and nephew, Alfred.
Interment will be in Forest Cemetery, Birnamwood at a later date.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
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