Norman William Doll, of Slinger, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at The Pavillion of Glacier Valley. He was born on December 2, 1921 to Joseph and Marie (nee Aufdemauer) Doll in Nabob, Town of Addison.
Norman was a proud WWII Veteran. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and served until 1946 with appointments in many states and Japan.
He was First Gun Mate on the CC Hawkins and Charles P Cecil. Norman was a Life Member of VFW Post 3358 and Fohl-Martin Post 438. When he returned home from the Navy he met and married Dorothy Beine of Slinger. They were married at St. Peter’s Church in Slinger, May 11, 1946.
They resided in Slinger for 69 years, working and raising their children. Norman was a well known builder and maker of fine cabinetry and furniture, spending many hours in his shop building and passing his skills along to his children. Norm was an active member of his community.
He was the First Building Inspector to the Village of Slinger, and also served on the Washington County Supervisor Board.
One of his many projects, the Veterans War Memorial stands as a tribute to fallen soldiers at the Village park. He ran for office and was elected Mayor of Slinger. He worked diligently on Village improvements.
After his term as Mayor he continued to serve as a member of Slinger Advancement Association.
Survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Dorothy (Beine) Doll, four sons and one daughter, 3 daughter-in-laws, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, all of whom he was extremely proud. His children: Bill and Deborah (Schneiss), Norm and Mary Ellen (Wiess) Michael and Susan (Phelan), Robert, and Kathleen and Matthew (Dietz). Brother, Arthur and Arlene (Beine), Sister, Marlene and Bill Condon, brother-in-law Andrew Schnitzler. Sister-in-laws, Joan Beine and Joan Beine. Brother-in-law, Frank Otto. Numerous nieces and nephews, sister-in-laws, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Willard, Jerome, and Joseph Doll, and sister Marian Schnitzler.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel of West Bend with Father Richard J. Stoffel presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 4 from 4:00 pm until time of service (6:00pm). Memorials are appreciated to the St. Peter Catholic Church Building Fund (208 E. Washington St. Slinger, WI 53086) or the American Heart Association (3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674).
Norm will be missed by his family and friends but has gone to a better place.