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Norman L. Detrich 1938 - 2021
Sandra Jean Mostrog	1941 - 2021
Sandra Jean Mostrog 1941 - 2021

Norman L. Detrich, age 82, of Mio, MI, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at The Home at Wellspring Lutheran Services, Fairview, Michigan. 

Norman was born in St John, KS on September 28, 1938 to Ivan Rhea Detrich & Amy Jane Gates.

His early employment years were spent in the oil/gas industry in Kansas and Ohio. He eventually moved to Michigan. He was a Real Estate Broker, owning Detrich Real Estate, since 1978. He married Mary Lou Marsh, on May 4, 1986 in Mio, Michigan.

Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Mary Lou; daughters: Diana Jo (Garry) Stevens, Great Bend, KS; Darci (Donnie) Bell, Crossville, TN; Nancy (Bob) Jones, Mio, MI; sons: David Detrich, Arizona; Lynn Miller, Mio, MI; and Steve (Beverly) Miller, Tullahoma, TN and many grand & great-grand and great-great grandchildren. 

Norman was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Joseph Detrich; 16 half brothers & sisters; son, Daniel Detrich; and so many good friends.

He was involved with many charities/volunteer organizations including: Mio Lions Club, Moose Club, Ducks Unlimited, Comins Eagles, Luzerne American Legion, and the National Rifle Association.

His hobbies and interests include: being an avid hunter & fisherman; riding on the tractor & golf cart around his ponds; growing his trees & tomatoes; working with his Amish friends; shopping for groceries (& filling his cart to the top); and cooking, especially with hot sauces! 

In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to: Mio Lions Club, PO Box 117, Mio, MI 48647.

Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI.


Funeral arrangements provided by

Lashley Funeral Home

P.O. Box 415

Mio, MI 48647

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 9, 2021