Obituaries

Norman (Nook) Allen Daisy, Sr.

Norman (Nook) Allen Daisy, Sr 84 of Pierre Part, Louisiana, formerly of Laporte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 5th, 2023.

 

Norman was born August 24th, 1939, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Harold and Maxine (Mrozinski) Daisy. On January 30th,1960, in Chicago, Illinois Norman married Dorothy (Dottie) Wojdyla who preceded him in death on June 8th, 2015. On December 17th, 2022 Norman married Lily Pond who survives.

 

Norman worked at Bethlehem steel as a steel worker. He was a member of Christ gospel church.

 

Norman is preceded in death by his parents, one brother Robert Daisy and four sisters Shirley Moore, Joanne Reed, Marilyn Allen, and Roberta Wilson.

 

Norman is survived by his wife Lily, two sons. Norman (Leeann) Daisy Jr. of Laporte Indiana and Thomas Daisy of Laporte, Indiana. Grandchildren, Alicia Olson, Brian Daisy, Nicholas Daisy, Skylor Prater and one great granddaughter Layla Prater; five brothers, Eugene Daisy, Harold Daisy Jr, Gerald Daisy, John Daisy, and Donald Daisy;  and two sisters, Carolyn Collins and Cindy Bragg.

 

Nook was an avid Bears fan and enjoyed playing guitar and singing while hosting  family functions. He was loved by everybody who met him.

 

Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Monday, September 11th, 2023, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 11th, 2023, in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery.

 

To light a virtual candle, share a story of Norman’s life, or leave a message of comfort for his family, please visit www.EsslingFuneralHome.com.

 

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