SEARLES–Norbert “Norb” Wenisch, age 86, of Searles passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Searles. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Searles. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org.

Norbert is survived by his wife of over 64 years, Patricia Wenisch; children, Greg (Jill) Wenisch, Annette (Steve) Asmus, Mark Wenisch, Cheryl Lange (Craig), Jason (Jen) Wenisch; Jadd Wenisch (Alecia), Susan (Dan) Roesler; 17 grandchildren, Kayla, Travis, Todd, Nick, Alanna, Brady, Jenessa, Jenna, Katelyn, Kyden, Devin, Carson, Nora, Danielle, John, Ashton, Jenna; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lois Birdsong, Gerald (Georgann) Wenisch, Lynn (Bev) Wenisch, Jean (Dale) Domeier; and many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian Wenisch; brother, Kenneth (Kathleen) Wenisch; and brother-in-law, Lee Birdsong.

Norbert Leo Wenisch was born January 25, 1939 to Theodore and Loretta (Turbes) Wenisch in Springfield. He graduated from Springfield Public High School. On April 22, 1961, Norb was united in marriage to Patricia Haala in Comfrey. Their union was blessed with eight children. In addition to being a husband and father, Norb worked in the parts department for implement dealers for 40 years. He also owned and operated Norb’s Farm & Lawn Supply in New Ulm for 15 years. In his free time, Norb enjoyed going fishing at Lake Hanska, bowling in the Klossner league, hunting, gardening, and canning sauerkraut. He was a proud member of the New Ulm Auxiliary Police Department in the late 60’s, the Searles Baseball Association, and St. John the Baptist Church in Searles as an usher and council member. Many fond memories were made going up North to the lake and watching all the kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids activities over the years. Norb will be dearly missed.

Blessed be his memory.

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