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Norma Jean Callin

Norma Jean Callin

Female 1927 - 2017  (90 years)


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  • Name Norma Jean Callin  [1, 2] 
    Birth 25 Mar 1927  Linden, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Gender Female 
    Death 9 Apr 2017  New Glarus, Green, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Burial 15 Apr 2017  New Glarus, Green, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    • Swiss Church Cemetery
    Person ID I13202  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Father A.C. Callin 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Genevieve Kelly 
    Relationship natural 
    Family ID F4660  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family John F. Bircher,   b. 14 Jun 1926, Monroe, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 May 2014, New Glarus, Green, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years) 
    Marriage 3 Feb 1951  Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Children 
     1. Sandy Bircher  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    >2. Beverly Bircher  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    >3. Ronald Bircher  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F4655  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

  • Sources 
    1. [S45] Staff, Obituary: Bircher, John F, (Name: Name: Beal Funeral Home; Location: New Glarus, Green, Wisconsin, United States; Date: May 2014;;), Obit: Bircher, John F.
      John Frederick Bircher, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the New Glarus Home. He was born on June 14, 1926 at Monroe, WI to his parents Fred and Rosa (Feller) Bircher. John grew up near Wiota and later Monticello where he graduated from high school. On February 3, 1951 he was united in marriage to Norma Callin at Mineral Point, WI. John first farmed in the Monticello and New Glarus area until 1968 when John and Norma moved to a farm near Blanchardville. The couple then farmed there until 2004 when they moved to Monroe. John was a skillful farmer who respected the land. Over the years he was recognized with awards for his milk quality and soil conservation. John was a member of the Monroe United Methodist Church. John is survived by his wife; Norma of New Glarus, WI, children; Sandy Bircher of Greenville, SC, Beverly (John) Campbell of Turangi, NZ, and Ron (Shirley) Bircher of New Glarus, WI; a grandson Matthew (Becky) Bircher, a great-granddaughter Reese Bircher with a great-grandson arriving in August. He is further survived by a brother Herbert (Arline) Bircher of Verona, WI, a sister Gladys (Charles) Hustad of Verona, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Marion. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the New Glarus Home Chapel, 600 Second Ave., New Glarus, WI (access via the Elm Dr. entrance), with Pastor Randy Booth officiating with burial in the Swiss Church Cemetery, New Glarus, WI. Relatives and friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until time of service on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the New Glarus Home Chapel, (access via Elm Dr.). The Zentner-Beal Funeral Home of New Glarus is serving the family.

      HFA: 11DEC2021
      https://www.bealfuneralhomes.com/obituary/5055818

    2. [S46] Staff, Obituary: Bircher, Norma Jean (Callin), (Name: Name: Zentner-Beal Funeral Home; Location: New Glarus, Green, Wisconsin, United States; Date: April 2017;;), Obit: Bircher, Norma Jean (Callin).
      Norma Jean Bircher passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the New Glarus Home just days after celebrating her 90th Birthday with family and friends. She was born on March 25, 1927, near Linden, WI to her parents A.C. and Genevieve (Kelly) Callin.

      Norma grew up near Linden, WI where she graduated from Mineral Point High School. Norma later graduated from Madison Business College and worked in Madison, WI until getting married. On February 3, 1951, she was united in marriage to John Bircher at Mineral Point, WI. John and Norma first farmed in the Monticello and New Glarus area until 1968 when they moved to a farm near Blanchardville. Along with helping John with the farm work Norma enjoyed her large garden, canning, freezing, sewing, and was involved with the local Homemakers group. The couple farmed there until 2004 when they retired to Monroe.

      Norma enjoyed spending time with family and friends, including special moments with her only grandchild and later her great-grandchildren.

      Norma was a member of the Monroe United Methodist Church.

      She is survived by her children, Sandy Bircher of Greenville, SC, Beverly (John) Campbell of Turangi, New Zealand, and Ron (Shirley) Bircher of New Glarus, WI, a grandson Matthew (Becky) Bircher, and their children Reese and Keenan, of Eureka MO, and extended family members.

      Norma was preceded in death by her husband John Bircher, her parents, and brothers, Robert and Glen Callin.

      The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the New Glarus Home Chapel, 600 Second Ave., New Glarus, WI (access via the Elm Dr. entrance), with Pastor Randy Booth officiating with burial in the Swiss Church Cemetery, New Glarus, WI.

      Relatives and friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until time of service on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the New Glarus Home Chapel, (access via Elm Dr.).

      The Zentner-Beal Funeral Home of New Glarus is serving the family.

      HFA: 11DEC2021
      https://www.bealfuneralhomes.com/obituary/5055597