Normand Lee Hrabe, Stockton, KS, passed away on February 26, 2022, at
the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, KS, at the age of 94. He
was born on March 20, 1927, at home in Twin Mound Township, Rooks
County, KS, to Frank G., Jr. and Laura (Kopsa) Hrabe. Normand married
Zoe E. Schindler on August 8, 1954, in Stockton, KS. They were blessed
with a son, Kenneth and a daughter, Tammy.
Normand grew up on a farm in the Twin Mound Township and attended
the Hrabe Grade School and Codell High School. He started working for
various farmers and ranchers at the age of 10. He broke horses for a
living in his early years; and loved and cared for horses all his life.
He worked in the oilfields and for Rooks County Highway Department and
was a self-employed farmer until retiring at the age of 75. He was a
Rooks County Commissioner for four years. Known as a jack of all trades,
he loved working on stuff and especially helping his grandson Paul work
on his race cars.
Normand is survived by his wife, Zoe Hrabe; son, Kenny and wife
Betty of Stockton; daughter, Tammy Cork and husband Dennis of Dodge
City, KS; four grandchildren, Paul Hrabe of Stockton, Shannon Poell and
husband Cody of Lawrence, KS, Alicia Post and husband Derek of Agra, KS,
and Gentry Cork of Colorado; four great-grandchildren, Aubrey Post,
Chevelle Hrabe, Hudson and Hayden Poell; and step-great-grandchildren,
Ethan and Kaelyn Means; and many other family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank Jr. and Laura Hrabe;
brother, Gene Hrabe; and sisters, Eulene Holubar and Dorrine Dix.
Normand was a kind, gentle man, and a loving husband, father, and
grandfather. His grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life. He
loved taking them fishing and playing “monster” with them. His
great-grandchildren were the “hi-lite” of his life! Normand will be
greatly missed by all who knew him, but the celebration of his life and
memories will never be forgotten. For to each one of us who had the
privilege of knowing and loving him, he leaves a legacy of true
kindness, deep caring, and devoted love.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 2:00
PM, with visitation on Wednesday 2PM until 8PM, all at the funeral home
in Stockton.
Memorials are suggested to Main Street Christian Church or Stockton
EMS and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N.
1st, Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left for the family,
and service livestream can be viewed at www.plumeroverlease.com