Norman Walla

Norman L. Walla, of Danville passed away on November 17, 2008 at his residence. Norman was born the youngest of twelve on February 6, 1931 in Bee, Nebraska, son of Frank and Katherine Maxiner Walla. He married Virginia James on October 9, 1951. She preceded him in death. Survivors include three children: Ann (Marshall) Wells of Danville, Ilene (Jim) Shank of Terre Haute, IN, and Norm (Sue) Walla of Danville; brother: Dennis Dutch Walla of CO, sister: Wilma (Chuck) Banacheck of CO; grandchildren: Curtis (Nikki) Wells, Sara (Chad) Barrett, Rene (Brian) Bourdeau, Dana (Scott) Stella, Tyler (Jana) Shank, Kara (J.P.) James, and Troy Shank; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Ramona (Richard) Scott, and 9 siblings. Norman served the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and later worked as a machinist. He worked many years for Dines Machine Shop in Danville, retiring in the late 1990s. He enjoyed photography, Nebraska Cornhusker football, exotic birds, and traveling to attend festivals. Per his and his familys wishes he will be cremated at Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center, with a private family service. Memorials may be made to the CRIS Senior Center in Danville. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com