Norbert James Day

Norbert James Day, age 86 of rural Hollandale died early Thursday morning, January 30, 2025 at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab in Dodgeville.  He was born on December 26, 1938 in Dodgeville to Leo Joseph and Mae Elizabeth (Kosharek) Day.  He grew up with his parents and brother and sister in the rural Dodgeville area on the family farm.  He attended rural school, and then graduated from the Dodgeville High School in 1956. Norb served in the Army reserves while in high school and until he was married. He began farming with his father in Dodgeville and as a hired hand in Sauk City.  He met Florence Milestone, his future wife, at the softball field at the Blue Mounds State Park when their two families were both having family reunions.  They were married on September 24, 1960 at the Perry Lutheran Church.  They lived on the farm he was working on in Sauk City, then in 1963 they moved to a farm in rural Mount Horeb, and then in 1966 they bought the Sandy Rock Road farm, near where they live now.  Norb played softball and bowled.  He really loved playing cards and trips to Vegas and Casinos.  He was a great fan of food or any sweets that he could get his hands on when Florence left the table.  He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Farming was his hobby and profession.  He milked cows, raised pigs, and tolerated Florence's chickens.  He had a great sense of humor, and loved his grandkids intensely.  He was a good assistant to Florence in Lefse making.  Norb was a member of the Perry Lutheran Church.

Norb is survived by his wife Florence of rural Hollandale; three children, Jim (Jo) Day of rural Hollandale, Noreen (Jeff) Way of Mount Horeb, and Cathy Taylor of Madison; 5 grandchildren, Ashley (Brent) Schroeder, Lauren Day, Courtney Way, Morgan (Will) Fish, Abby Way; three great-grandchildren, Hunter, Alexis, Chloe; a sister Alice Zimmer of Brookfield; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson Nicholas Day; and a brother, Gerald Day.

A visitation for Norbert will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at Perry Lutheran Church at 1057 Highway 78 S in Daleyville, and also Monday, February 3, 2025 from 12:00 until 1:00 PM at Perry Lutheran Church.  A funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM at the church.  Rev. Kelli Fisher will officiate.  Burial will be at the church cemetery. Saether Funeral Service of Blanchardville is assisting the family.  Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at saetherfuneralservice.com and on the Saether Funeral Service Facebook page.

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