Norma Jean C. Kosharek

Norma Jean C. Kosharek, age 81, of Lancaster passed away peacefully at Orchard Manor Nursing Home on Sunday, October 24, 2010. She was born on December 20, 1928, in Potosi, the daughter of Arthur and Matilda (Milke) Keene. Norma Jean attended British Hollow School and graduated from Potosi High School in 1946. She furthered her education at Platteville College, graduating with a BS in Elementary Education. Norma Jean also attended Wynona State, Whitewater, and UW Madison and received a Life License in Art Education for grades one through eight. In 1956, Norma Jean was united in marriage to her soul mate, Henry Kosharek at Davies Memorial Church in Potosi. They lived in the Fort Atkinson areas their entire married life. Henry preceded her in death on December 19, 1983. Norma Jean taught in the Rigsby, Brawner, Beetown, WI and Cresco, IA schools before her marriage and in the Whitewater and Fort Atkinson school districts for thirty-eight years. Following Henrys death, she moved back to Lancaster where she enjoyed working in her yard and flower gardens, working in a flower shop for twelve years, and substitute teaching. She also enjoyed golfing, bowling and taking bus trips with her friends.

Survivors include her brothers: Walter (Doris) Keene and Richard (Marlene) Keene, both of Potosi; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Henry, Norma Jean was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Marian and Robert Wolf.

At Norma Jeans request there was no funeral services. A private family burial was held at a later date at British Hollow Cemetery, Potosi. Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster is assisting the family. The family suggests memorials may be offered to the British Hollow Cemetery Association, 5172 Cty B, Potosi, WI 53820.