Norbert Hauser Obituary

Hauser, Norbert Alfred born January 22, 1935, in Chicago, to Alfred and Elfreida Hauser, Norber Alfred Hauser passed away Tuesday morning, September 16, 2003, at Lutheran General Hospital at the age of 68 from complications of prostate cancer. His loving family was at his side. Norbert was a graduate of St. Johns Military School in Delafield, WI, and also graduated from Purdue Uinversity with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, he spent time in the Army at Fort Meade in Maryland. He then worked at Honeywell and Stewart Warner. After 40 years, he retired as President and CEO of Hauser Plas-Tech Inc. in the late 1990's. Norbert always had a zest for life. His hobbies and interests included collectibles, bicycling and gardening. Among other activities, Norbert enjoyed vacationing with his family in Northern Wisconsin where he swam, sailed and fished. He was very proud of his German heritage and was a member of the Schwaben Verein Society of Chicago for over 30 years. He also enjoyed spending time at Ridgemoor Country Club, where he was a member for over 25 years. He leaves many friends at Ridgemoor with whom he enjoyed golfing and playing cards. Norbert is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 45 years, Georgia, sons, Eric (Izabel) and Neil (Laura), grandsons, Adam and Ryan, brother, Conrad (Sandy) and sisters, Eleonore Hauser and Christa Lohmeier (Stan). He also leaves behind several nephews and nieces, as well as, many other family and friends. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral service Friday, 10 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to CapCure, the Association for the Cure of Cancer of the Prostate, 1250 Fourth St., Suite 360, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, 800-757-2873, http://www.capcure.org For info: 847-823-5122