Garold A. Lichtenberg

Funeral Services for Garold A. Lichtenberg, 95, Norfolk, will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk.  Reverend Mike Moreno will officiate.  Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.  Military honors conducted by the Nebraska National Guard Honor Guard, American Legion Post 16, VFW Post 1644 and the American Legion Riders.  Visitation will be Friday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Home for Funerals, 1203 W. Norfolk Ave.

Mr. Lichtenberg passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at the Norfolk Veterans Home.

Garold Arthur was born September 16, 1923 in Madison County, Nebraska to his parents Arthur and Rose Clare (Planer) Lichtenberg.  He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk.  Garold attended rural schools and Pierce High School.  In 1945, He entered the U.S. Army.

Garold married Sylvia Hille in 1950.  They farmed near Albion until moving to Norfolk in 1979.  He worked at Arkfeld Manufacturing until retirement.

The couple were members of Immanuel – Zion Lutheran Church in rural Albion and later at Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk.

Garold was an exceptionally talented woodworker who crafted a variety of furniture, household and decorative items for family and friends.  He enjoyed working with horses and fishing.  Garold will be warmly remembered for his love of his family.

He is survived by his sons Randy (Kelley) of Grand Junction, CO and Terry (Barbara) of Norfolk, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Garold was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia, sister Delene Kohl, great grandson Henry and brothers-in-law Harold Leu and Junior Kohl.

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