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Norbert Keuler
Mar. 5, 1937 - Oct. 11, 2025 - Chilton, WI
Funeral Service
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
10:30 am
54 E. Main St.
Chilton, WI 53014
Funeral Visitation
Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
411 W Main St.
Chilton, WI
Funeral Visitation
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am
411 W Main St.
Chilton, WI 53014
Burial Service
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
11:30 am
680 N. Madison St.
Chilton, WI 53014
Vigil Service
Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
8:00 pm
411 W. Main St.
Chilton, WI 53014
Norbert Keuler
Chilton WI
Norbert “Nibs” Keuler, age 88, formerly of Chilton, Wisconsin was born into Eternal Life on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at his home at the Primrose Retirement Community in Appleton surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 5, 1937, to John & Amanda (Daun) Keuler in Chilton, Wisconsin.
He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Chilton High School, graduating in 1955. While in high school, he excelled in baseball and football and held a job at Kaytee in Chilton. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving for 3 years. After returning from serving his country, he worked for Carnation Company in Chilton. On June 27, 1964, he married Janell Shumaker at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plymouth, WI. In 1966, he was hired by Chilton Shopping Center in Downtown Chilton as a Washer and Dryer Repairman and Carpet Installer. Shortly after, in 1967, he became a partner in the Shopping Center which later became Chilton Furniture and EconoFoods. He and his partners went on to open grocery stores in Kiel, Hilbert, Sherwood and Winneconne. Also, along with various partners he built the Paragon Apartments and the Chilton Laundromat. His children were hired to work in various capacities at the grocery store in Chilton where he instilled the importance of a good work ethic. For his family, he created an investment club, guiding his children and grandchildren toward an early understanding of saving and investing.
He was a member of Good Shepherd Parish in Chilton, formerly St. Mary’s Parish, where he served on the Parish Council. He served as a Eucharistic Minister, was an adult Altar Server, Sang in the Adult Choir and the Cornerstone Choir. He was on the Building Committee for the renovation of Chilton Area Catholic School where he also tutored for many years. He served for many years on the Calumet Medical Center Board of Directors and with the Calumet Area Community Health Foundation. He was a Volunteer Fireman, an Alderman for the City of Chilton, a founding member of the Chilton Jaycees, a member of the Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club and Hayton Investment Club.
He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was also an avid enthusiast of many hobbies, including coin collecting, biking, golfing, swimming, running, and flying his Cessna plane with his children when they were young.
He is survived by his wife, Janell of 61 years; his son, Peter (Christine) Keuler and their children, Sydney (Quinton) Anderson, Taylor Patton (Storm Dohmeier) and Cooper Patton; his daughter, Peggy (William) Herrick and their children, Emma, Abby and Elly; Beth (Dave) Birk and their children, Rachel and Michaela; Sara (Brad) Werner and their children, Haley Corcoran (Haydn Thon), Maya Corcoran, Anna Werner and Zachary (Shelby) Werner and their children, Landen and Brayden.
He is further survived by his siblings Marge (Bernard) Gau, Dorothy (Fred) Escher, Mary (Paul) Fluhr, Diane Hess, John (Cheri) Keuler, Sue (Ivan) Janousek. Also, his in-laws Peter (Lynnie) Trimberger, Arden (Karen Roberts) Shumaker, Alfred (Mary) Shumaker, Robert (Janet) Shumaker, Kitty Shumaker and Ila (Fred) Sampson and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Michael; his brother, Joseph; his sisters, Ellen Keuler and Jeanette Koenig and her husband, Jerome; and his niece, Jill Keuler. Also, his in-laws, John Hess, Eilene and Frank Diller, Edward Shumaker, Donna and Vern Pierce, Clarice Franklin, Mavyn Kleinhans and Charlene Trimberger.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton with Rev. Jon Thorsen officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Chilton. A time of visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton and on Saturday from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at the funeral home. A Parish Vigil Service will be held Friday evening at the funeral home at the close of the visitation. At the time of the service and following, there will be a link available above for those wishing to watch a livestream or archived recording of the service, view a memorial video, or see pictures of the flowers and gifts given to the family.
Memorials given in the name of Norbert "Nibs" Keuler are appreciated for the Chilton Area Catholic School by mailing them to 60 E. Washington St. in Chilton or by donating online by clicking HERE.
Condolences
I am so sorry for your lose.
Lisa Loritz-Kieffer (former employee) 2025-10-22 23:41:59
Sorry for your loss, Janell. To me, he was an outstanding man and a great man to work for. I always enjoyed going to work at Food Mart. Thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Jim & Penny Wieser
Jim Wieser (Friend) 2025-10-22 16:40:36
IT'S 1954 and I am playing safety on the Kiel H. S. football team. We are scheduled to play the Chilton Tigers. Information reaches us that Chilton has two really good halfbacks name Ketter and Keuler. I didn't get to know either one of them very well because this Keuler guy ran past me quite often wihout me making a tackle. Little did I know my kid sister Nell did a better job and grabbed hold of him six years later and held him tightly for some sixty years. A very successful business man who did it the old fashion way by working hard and with self-taught knowledge. As parents Nell and Nibs raised five great kids and I was always amazed the efforts they put into their son Michael who was born with a real handicap yet succeeded in so many ways with the help and care he received from his two parents and siblings. Nibs retirement time was used to help young kids learn by donating his time to give them individual attention. To sum it up, "Nibs was a really good guy". Arden
Arden Shumaker (Brother inlaw) 2025-10-20 12:44:51
Condolences,Janell. My oh my, you have lost an awesome man, but heaven has welcomed one. Your DAR sister-Daughter.
Char Backus (DAR friend) 2025-10-17 15:06:02
Janell, My thoughts are with you. Know that he is now at peace and with his Lord. I am so sorry I will be unable to attend the funeral as I have other obligations that day. My blessing to you and your Family. Joyce
Joyce Damico (Friend) 2025-10-16 20:20:54
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Nibs’ passing. Sending love to Janell and all the family — he’ll be greatly missed.
Jon Teboe (Nephew ) 2025-10-16 14:45:51
Sorry to hear this Hugs to you Janell
Priscilla Yahn (Friend) 2025-10-16 13:28:58
Sorry to hear this Hugs to you Janell
Priscilla Yahn (Friend) 2025-10-16 13:27:26
Very special hugs and prayers to Janell and family to the loss of Norbert. It was nice to meet him for a short time. RIP and may God guide you in the heavens.
Connie Marceau (Vannieuwenhoven) (cousin in law) 2025-10-16 12:28:56
To all the Nibs Keuler family members I send my condolences to the family on the passing of Nibs. I remember him as a smiling, friendly guy always with a story to tell. So sorry for your loss.
Mary Mollon Wegner (friend) 2025-10-16 12:16:43
Nibs was the Kindergarten Grandpa for many years at Chilton Area Catholic School. The room would light up when Grandpa came to listen to the children read to him. He brought so much joy and was a big help. Personally, he was a great mentor and even during my last visit with him at Primrose, he wanted to know how the school was doing. Such a kind and generous man. The Chilton community was truly blessed to have a leader like him among us. A good and faithful servant. Rest in peace Grandpa K.
Liz Rollmann (Friend) 2025-10-16 11:48:20
Nibs was the Kindergarten Grandpa for many years at Chilton Area Catholic School. The room would light up when Grandpa came to listen to the children read to him. He brought so much joy and was a big help. Personally, he was a great mentor and even during my last visit with him at Primrose, he wanted to know how the school was doing. Such a kind and generous man. The Chilton community was truly blessed to have a leader like him among us. A good and faithful servant. Rest in peace Grandpa K.
Liz Rollmann (Friend) 2025-10-16 11:37:11
I saw that Nibs passed on and when I was a kid (like 16 years younger), he was a mentor. Enjoyed watching him playing baseball. He was one that I looked up to. RIP Nibs.
Mike Schmidlkofer (Friend) 2025-10-14 18:09:53
To the Keuler family. We live on opposite sides of the country and my visits were few. Mostly as a child, but I cherish and remember my aunts and uncles and cousins. My condolences to you all for the loss of Uncle Nibs.
Rene Teboe (Nephew) 2025-10-14 11:31:39
So sorry to hear about Norbert????He was a kind and gentle soul. He had a great voice. He was just a very sweet man. Him and Janelle would buy 8 dozen eggs from us every couple weeks. I enjoyed delivering them and chatting with them for awhile. He had been through a lot in his life physically but know at one time he was very active. Rest in peace Norbert???????You are an angel ???????
Jody Ditter (Choir member and egg supplier ) 2025-10-13 19:52:39
We’ve never met Nibs, but felt like we did, through you Janel! So many of our cousins have passed on. We send our love and sympathy to your whole family. He has gone on to his eternal reward and how wonderful can that be? God be with all of your family at this period of time. We send you much love! Faye and Gilbert Lafrance, Olympia, Washington
Gilbert and Faye Lafrance (Cousins) 2025-10-13 14:40:44
My heart felt condolences to all of Norberts family . Norbert was a wonderful boss and family man . He was always friendly and easy to talk to . You made us all who worked for you and Bob love what we did because you cared not only for your business but for your employees also. I will never forget you forget the man who gave me my 1st job . Rest in peace Norbert and Hugs to your Wonderful family.
Lisa Schwarz (Former employee ) 2025-10-11 21:19:43
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