PLACE AND TIME OF SERVICE
Trinity Lutheran Church
10:30 a m. Wednesday February 26, 2003

CLERGY
Rev. Parker A. Knoll

PLACE OF INTERNMENT
Trinity Lutheran Cemetery - Lowden, Iowa

PALLBEARERS
Lee Hoffmeier, Jim Stanton, Willis Hoffmeier, Dennis Waitzman, Jon Ahrendsen, Carey Ash

TEAHEN FUNERAL HOME Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Order of Worship to celebrate the life of
Norvin Jean Hoffmeier
Trinity Lutheran Church February 26, 2003
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 10:30 a.m.

PRESERVICE MUSIC "Resurrection Symphony" Gustav Mahler

THE OPENING HYMN "Praise To The Lord" LW 444

PSALM
Psalm 46

MEN'S CHORUS
"Now Thank We All Our God"

SCRIPTURE READINGS
The Old Testament Reading Isaiah 40:28-31 The Epistle Reading Romans 8:18 The Holy Gospel Reading (Rise) John 14:1-6

HYMN "Be Still My Soul" LW 510

SERMON Text: John 11:25-26
Theme: "Do You Believe This?"

MEN'S CHORUS
"Abide With Me"

LORD'S PRAYER
Sung by Men's Chorus

MILITARY RITES
American Legion Hanford Post 5

RECESSIONAL "Resurrection Symphony" Gustav Mahler
(Please remain seated)

Officiant The Rev. Parker A. Knoll

Organist Robin Wagner

Director Of The Men's Chorus: Mabel Schmidt

Pallbearers: Lee Hoffmeier, Jon Ahrendsen, Dennis Waitzman, Willis Hoffmeier, Jim Stanton, Carey Ash

The family wishes to thank all relatives and friends for their expressions of sympathy and kindness shown to them. The family invites you to join them for lunch here at Trinity in the west fellowship hall after they return from the Committal Service in Lowden, Iowa.

THE PALL that covers the casket during the service is symbolic of the robe of righteousness given to each of us by Christ at our Baptism. We have nothing to bring to God at death except our sins, but Christ covers us with His perfect life, death, and resurrection, assuring us thereby that we have forgiveness and salvation.

Norvin was born January 9, 1933, in Lowden, IA to Lorenz and Olga Hoffmeier. He was baptized on January 29, 1933 and confirmed on April 14, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lowden, IA. Norvin was called to his eternal rest on Sunday February 23, 2003 at the age of 70 years 1 month and 14 days.

Norvin married Alice Ahrendsen on June 9, 1963 in Manning, IA. They were blessed with two children, Jean and Erich. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956, stationed in Germany for one year. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1960 with a B.B.A. degree in accounting. He was a certified public accountant for over 42 years, working for Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co; Bell, Davidson, Botkin, Van Zee & Sieh; Bell & Van Zee; and James C. Riley. Norvin was a 25 year member of Institute Management of Accountants; served as president of Patrons of Performing Arts at Washington High School, being inducted into the PPA Hall of Fame in 1994. He served on the artistic committee of the Cedar Rapids Symphony, was a member of National Association of Railroad Passengers and Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers. Norvin was an active member at Trinity Lutheran Church, serving on the Board of Deacons and as chairman for a year, was chairman of the congregation for five years and chairman of the Board of Christian Education for five years, and sang baritone in the men's choir for 25 years. He was the volunteer treasurer of Camp IO-DIS-E-Ca, the Missouri Synod Lutheran Camp for Eastern Iowa, for over 30 years, and was on the Camp IO-DIS-E-CA board from 1973 to 1978.

Norvin enjoyed playing volleyball, tennis and bridge. He was an avid fan of Cubs baseball and Iowa Hawkeye football and basketball. He was a stamp collector and a patron of classical music. He loved train travel, having a lifelong fascination with railroads.

Norvin is survived by his wife Alice, daughter Jean (Carey) Ash and son Erich (Brandy) Hoffmeier of Cedar Rapids; two grandchildren, Emily and Austin Ash; two brothers, Leland (Pat) Hoffmeier of Maryville, IL., and Willis (Barbara) Hoffmeier of Northville, MI.; a sister Morella (Dennis) Waitzman of Lathrop Village, MI.

Norvin was a very devoted husband and loving father and will be missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be given to Camp IO-DIS-E-CA, the Cedar Rapids Symphony or Trinity Lutheran School.