Norman V. Wertz's Obituary
Funeral services for Norman V. Wertz, 72, of DeRidder, LA, will be held at 10 AM Friday, November 27, 2015, at the First United Methodist Church in DeRidder, with Rev. Lamar Oliver officiating. Burial will follow in Hamilton Cemetery in Grant, LA under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Norman passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, in his home surrounded by his wife, son and loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, November 27th from 8 AM until time of service at First United Methodist Church in DeRidder.
Norman was born November 20, 1943, in Lake Charles, LA, the only child of Jacob and Susie Hamilton Wertz. He was a graduate of Fairview High School in Grant, LA in 1961. After graduation, he attended Barber College in Beaumont, TX where he received his Master Barbers License and was licensed in both Texas and Louisiana. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was the owner of Norman’s Barber Shop for over 45 years.
Norman was very involved in the Beauregard Parish 4-H and FFA programs as a livestock leader, volunteer and served on many advisory committees throughout the years. He was a member of the Beauregard Parish Fair board and served as president for two terms. He served on the S. W. District Livestock Board, was a member of the LPPA and LQHBA. He was also very active for many years in the raising of Polled Hereford Cattle and Market Hog Show pigs that were made available for many parish and state 4-H and FFA youth to participate in the Junior Livestock Programs all over Louisiana and other states across the country. He also found time to coach boys Dixie Youth Baseball teams for many years. He was a member of the Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Mittie, LA. Norman’s family would like to give a special thanks to Companion Care of DeRidder, LA, caregiver, Ms. Tiner B. Turner and Brighton Bridge Hospice.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sandra Luttrell Wertz; one son, Patrick Wertz all of DeRidder. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Jonathon Casey Wertz.
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