Dear Ray and Family,
We just want you to know how much we truly loved Norma.
She was honestly, the most genuine person that I think I’ve ever met. The smile she would give me every time I would say something too brutally honest, she would smile her genuine, beautiful smile and say “Ohhh Denise”.
Well she was probably thinking what I was saying ;).
She will be missed by so many of us. Norma was truly one of the kindest people I’ve ever met.
It was an honor to know her.
Love, Charlie and Denise
Norma Vouk
March 2, 1947 – December 30, 2020
A Private Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in St. Stephen, for Norma Vouk, age 73, of rural St. Stephen. Norma passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2020 at Quiet Oaks Hospice Home in St. Augusta with her family by her side after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Reverend Ronald Weyrens and Reverend Robert Harren will con-celebrate. Burial will be in the St. Stephen Parish Cemetery.
Norma was born on March 2, 1947 to John and Olivia “Harriet” (Miller) Kraemer in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and grew up on the family farm near Rockville. She completed elementary school in rural Rockville district and graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School in 1964. With the skills learned in high school she worked as a legal secretary for a law firm in St. Cloud. In 1966, she moved with her family to a home in North Saint Cloud. On October 26, 1968 she married Raymond Vouk at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. In 1969 she stopped working outside the home to focus on raising her children. In 1971 she moved with her young family to her home of nearly 50 years South of St. Stephen. As the children matured, she resumed her previous occupation as a legal secretary part time at a law office in St Cloud.
Retiring in 2009 she enjoyed camping, traveling, baking, cleaning, and organizing. She also enjoyed family pictures, from having them developed to organizing them in photo albums, it was her greatest joy. Most of all she cherished time shared with her family especially with her grandchildren and attending their activities.
Norma is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ray of St. Stephen; daughter, Dana (Eric) Kloss of St. Michael and son, Shawn (Nancy) of St. Stephen; grandchildren, Ben, Olivia, and Natalie Kloss and Joseph, Catherine, and Robert Vouk; sisters, Alice Binek and Stacy Pierskalla, of Avon, Elaine, (Jerry) Denne of St. Cloud; brother, Eldred (Lorraine) Kraemer of Cold Spring.
Preceding Norma in death were her parents, infant daughter, Deborah; sister, Evelyn Orth.
A Special Thank You to all the Staff of Quiet Oaks for the compassionate care given to Norma during her stay.
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My sympathies to Ray, Dana, Shawn and extended family. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. I remember all the camping trips and family get-togethers. Such a warm and pleasant person. Reminded me a lot of Grandma. ❤️
Our Aunt Norma had a quick smile and infectious laugh that will be forever missed but will live on in our memories. Our sympathies and prayers are with you Ray, Dana and Shawn.
Such a sweet, caring and beautiful person. We will miss you Aunt Norma and that wonderful laugh.
A beautiful woman from the inside out, and the memories I have will never fade. I will always remember that laugh followed by “oh mercy”. Sympathies to your entire family. Norma was a great Aunt.
So sorry Dana for your loss. Will be thinking of you all 🙏
Dear Ray and family: I am so very sorry to hear the news about Norma. Norma was a very special person. She was good/fun/kind and always a friend. She could light up a room with her beautiful smile. Norma was a wonderful Mom and grandma –loved Ray and her family above all else. You have my deepest sympathy and may she rest in peace. She will be missed by many.
Carole Lysher
Oh, Ray – Norma was such a beautiful person and SO devoted to her family. She taught me alot to the point that I often find myself asking “What would Norma do?” Huggers to all of you!! XOXO
My deepest sympathies to you Dana and your entire family. Hugs 💕
She was a friendly and kind woman. I am glad to have had such a good aunt.
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A Private Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in St. Stephen, for Norma Vouk, age 73, of rural St. Stephen. Norma passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2020 at Quiet Oaks Hospice Home in St. Augusta with her family by her side after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Reverend Ronald Weyrens and Reverend Robert Harren will con-celebrate. Burial will be in the St. Stephen Parish Cemetery.