Norbert T. Gallenberger

Norbert Thomas Gallenberger, age 91 of Manitowoc, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 30, 2023 at the Hamilton Health in Two Rivers with his loving daughter at his side.

Norbert was born on March 6, 1932 in Kewaunee, son of the late John and Mary (Wergin) Gallenberger. He served in the United States Army from October of 1950 until his Honorable Discharge on October 1953 reaching the rank of Sargeant First Class. He married the former Joyce Marie DeBauch on March 12, 1952 while on leave from the U.S Army during the Korean War at Holy Rosary Church in Kewaunee. She preceded him in death on July 8, 2016. Norbert first met Joyce in the 6th grade. In their younger years the couple enjoyed dancing together while Joyce taught dancing for Arthur Murry Studios. While living in California the couple owned and operated Norb's Family Restaurant and Joy Ride Limousine Service. He enjoyed helping others and made friends everywhere he went. Also loved camping and traveling. Norbert’s family meant everything to him, he was a great husband, but most of all he was the best father ever, definitely one of a kind.

Survivors include his two children: Kurt J. (Bonnie) Gallenberger, Manitowoc and his children: Brad (Jenny), Rachel (Matt), Morgan (Josh), Debra Ramirez-Grover, Two Rivers, and her children: Travis (Elizabeth) and Kristopher (Rachel); one very special granddaughter: Bridget (David) VanGinkel; many great-grandchildren; special life-long friend: Walt Dabek, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 64 years: Joyce; two sons: Nestor and Ricky “Ric”; 11 siblings: Leo, Agatha, Wallace, Leonard, Gladys (Milton), Dana (Clara), James, Joseph (Maryann), Madonna, Melvin (Glady), and Totsie Gallenberger; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Kenneth (Rose), Robert (Madonna), Richard (Shirley) and Suzie (Clarence); and life-long friends: John (Diane) Martinez.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am at the Lakeshore Life Celebration Center, 3613 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc on Saturday, February 3, 2024, Deacon Mike Dabeck will officiate with Military Honors to follow. Burial of his and Joyce’s cremated remains will take place at a later date in the Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Life Celebration Center Saturday from 9:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am. Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Jens Location is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hamilton Health Services and Sharon S. Richardson Hospice for all the compassionate care given to Norbert in his final days.

Norbert enjoyed life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by all.

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