Norma J. Nitz, age 57 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully as a result of cardiac complications on Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born on December 27, 1962 to Charles and Wilma (nee Hauser) Saunders in Mauston, WI. Norma was married to Peter Nitz on June 8, 1996 and their marriage was blessed with two children, and one grandchild.
Norma loved her work as the Head Housekeeper at Bella Vista Retirement Community. She loved all of the residents and made many friends who she cared about deeply. Her sense of neatness and organization is something that carried over to her home life as well. Norma loved her family dearly and always looked forward to spending time with her husband, children and mother. Norma and her mother ran their weekly errands together and they also shared a love of card games. A few of her favorites include Canasta, Skip-Bo and Cribbage. Norma enjoyed sewing and quilting, and had been a part of the First United Methodist quilting group. She loved babies, and would work tirelessly to make baby blankets for family and friends who were expecting. Norma also loved animals, nature and playing computer games.
Norma is lovingly survived by her husband Peter Nitz; children, Stephan and Samantha Nitz; one grandchild , Tyler Miller; mother, Wilma Klemmer; brothers: Fred (Karen) and William “Bill” (Lillian) Saunders; sisters, Judy (Mark) Bates, Nancy ( Darriel) Kumbier, Hazel (Gordy) Przybyl, Wilma (Jerald) Vinyard, Helen (Gerald) Luessow; half-sister, Charlene Bahe; brothers-in-law, Bryon (Barb), Paul (Tina) and Gary (Rochelle) Nitz. She is further survived by her beloved cats, Snowflake, Milo and Riker.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Saunders; brothers, James “Jimmy” and Charles “Junior” Saunders; father-and-mother-in-law, Neil and Barbara Nitz; and beloved cat, Princess.
In honor of Norma’s wishes, there will be no funeral service, but a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
