OTIS — Norman W. Stieben, 93, died Nov. 29, 2011 at his home in Otis.
He was born Oct. 24, 1918 in Brownell, he was the son of Fred and Julia (Schlegel) Stieben.
In 1938, he graduated from Otis Rural High School. He was a lifelong resident of Otis. On Aug. 10, 1941, he married Alice E. Weltmer at the United Methodist Church in Otis. She preceded him in death on Nov. 13, 2008. Mr. Stieben  and his brother, Lester, were co-owners of Stieben Service and Garage in Otis from November 1947 until his retirement in December 2004. He was also employed as a rural Assistant Postal Carrier for many years.
Mr. Stieben was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II. After World War II he served in the Reserves for many years, retiring as a Warrant Officer 4. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Otis, and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9137 in Otis.
Survivors include a son, Larry W. Stieben, Otis; a sister, Lenora M. Ochs, Great Bend; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lester Stieben.
Funeral services are scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Otis with the Rev. Diana Hill officiating. Burial will be at the Otis Methodist Cemetery. Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m., and from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church in Otis or Friendship Meals in LaCrosse.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Janousek Funeral Home
719 Pine
LaCrosse, KS, 67548
Great Bend (Kan) Tribune, Dec. 1, 2011