Saale, Norman V., of O’Fallon, MO, died on Friday, January 27, 2017, at the age of 87. Loving husband of Norma L. Saale (nee: Bailey); beloved son of the late Felix C. and Wilhelmina J. Saale; devoted father of Monty (Susan D.) Saale, Susan E. Saale, and Shawn (Diane) Saale; cherished grandfather of Heather (Eric) Schnarr, Adam (Sara) Bonderer, Scott (Sarah) Bonderer, Stephanie (Jamie) Dick, Eric (Stephanie) Saale, Lauren (Brandon) Cunningham, Taylor Saale, and Clayton Saale; treasured great-grandfather of 9; dear brother of Ruth Guntren; and also a loving uncle, cousin, and friend to many. He is preceded in death by his brother Carl Saale.
Norman proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Sgt. Major in the Korean War. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus as a 4th degree Knight. He was a volunteer with the West Alton Fire department, and member of the Alton Eagles #254. He was a member of the board with Immaculate Conception Church, West Alton. Norman enjoyed bowling, fishing, boating, golfing, puzzles, and pétanque. His passions in life were farming, family and faith. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.