Norman Gierer
Beloved husband of the late Phylis Gierer (nee Hudgens) for 14 years and the late Norma Schreiner Gierer (nee Helms) for 21 years. Dear father of Norman E. (Kathy), Joe (Nora), Patty Gierer Reno, the late baby Jeffrey and late baby John Gierer, Donna Whitby (Schreiner), and the late Kevin Schreiner. Loving grandfather to Nate, Nicholas N., Lilian, Steven, Nick W. and Jordan Gierer, Meagan Gierer Laws, Angie Whitby Williams, Matt Whitby, Rachel Whitby Ward, and Rob, David and Kevin Schreiner Jr. Proud great-grandfather to Emma, Julian, Tyler, Evan, Karleigh, the late baby Brooklyn, Zachary, Brady and Everly; great-great grandfather to Marlo. Son of the late William H. and Mamie Gierer (nee Schneider). Brother to the late Bill, Geraldine, Melvin and Louie Gierer.
Norman worked for 44 years as a union butcher. He was employed at Carmen’s Market on Macklind in South St. Louis for 25 years. He attended Lindenwood Baptist Church where he was a deacon. He later worked at Dierberg’s and after retirement, he enjoyed fishing, traveling and gardening.
Norman will be missed by his many relatives and friends.
Dad was the best dad, he chose to love me from age 13 to now. Norman and my mom Norma married and I feel so lucky to have gained my family I have, Norman, Joe and Patty. Hope you get lots of fishing in heaven, tell everyone I love them. Love Donna
I remember seeing Mr Norman Gierer when I was super young and at that time to now seeing later pictures of him I still recognize him thru his eyes A wounded heart will heal in time and when it does the memory and love of our loved ones are sealed inside to comfort us
I remember seeing Mr Norman Gierer when I was super young and at that time to now seeing later pictures of him I still recognize him thru his eyes
Norman was such a good guy and a wonderful father-in-law. He will be missed by many. Cherish those memories! My love and prayers are with you all.
Grandpa Gierer Always gave you his time. He always made you feel seen and heard. A man who loved clowns and fishing. Always had hard candy and iced oatmeal cookies in the kitchen drawer.. Loved his family and church. Never will forget the weekends at Grandma and Grandpa Gierer’s! Norman Gierer aka Grandpa Gierer is a Great man! He will be missed by all of us. Heavens getting a Great One!
Love You Grandpa Gierer! 💚
I remember when I was young, and uncle Norman and aunt Norma would come down to grandma and grandpa‘s house in O’Fallon and take all his kids to packys to get ice cream, he was a great man and he will be greatly missed
I love you, uncle Norman
I remember when I was young, and uncle Norman and aunt Norma would come down to grandma and grandpa‘s house in O’Fallon and take all of us kidsto packys to get ice cream, he was a great man and he will be greatly missed
I love you, uncle Norman
Enjoyed the fishing trips to Twain lake with Norman, Joe and Norm , I’m a better and blessed person 🙏 to know this family, glen
He was the best grandfather i couldve had, so many memories I have in my head of us fishing, playing blitz at the camper and just hanging out enjoying eachothers company, he will be deeply missed and im glad I couldve had the opportunity to have a relationship with him, so much love came from that man and im just so happy he was in my life.