Obituary for Norman David Stefanac
Norman “Stormin” David Stefanac was born December, 17, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI to Norman P. Stefanac and Betty Brinn (nee Nelson; formerly Stefanac) and passed peacefully December 22, 2023 in Oshkosh, WI.
He attended Pius High School and graduated from New Berlin Eisenhower in 1977 where he excelled in sports and shenanigans.
Norman is survived by his self-described “soulmate” and fiancé of 13 years, Sharon von Thun, nee Weber; daughter, Shannon Lasater, brothers, Danny Brinn and David Brinn, sister, Rebecca Brinn Nelson, brother-in-law, Kenneth Nelson; nephews, Clayton Nelson and Erik Nelson; granddaughters, Ava Lasater and Vivienne Stefanac.
He is preceded in death by his father, Norman P. Stefanac; step-mother, Veryl Stefanac; mother, Betty Brinn; step-father, Ray C. Brinn; uncle, Eddie Nelson; and his beloved son, Michael Stefanac.
Norm also considered all of Sharon’s family as his own and felt blessed to have so many who loved him.
He was a unique soul and real go-getter. He was especially proud of his Marine service as well as a self-made businessman specializing in concrete, masonry and building construction. At the end of his career, he thrived as a superintendent building Culver’s Restaurants all over the country.
Norm had a storied life, he was quick with a joke and a great storyteller. We always had great belly laughs when Norm was in the room! He and Sharon loved to travel, had many adventures over the years, and was a great Corvette and Harley Davidson enthusiast.
Norm is also loved and very missed by his german shepherd Django and his lab, Charles “Charlie” Barkley. He is now reunited with his beloved frisbee girl, CoCo.
He did not wish for a traditional funeral so there will be a celebration of life/fundraiser with military honors on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Waukau Community Center.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
He always said, “We’re not here for a long time, we’re here for a good time” and then they made a song about it.
He attended Pius High School and graduated from New Berlin Eisenhower in 1977 where he excelled in sports and shenanigans.
Norman is survived by his self-described “soulmate” and fiancé of 13 years, Sharon von Thun, nee Weber; daughter, Shannon Lasater, brothers, Danny Brinn and David Brinn, sister, Rebecca Brinn Nelson, brother-in-law, Kenneth Nelson; nephews, Clayton Nelson and Erik Nelson; granddaughters, Ava Lasater and Vivienne Stefanac.
He is preceded in death by his father, Norman P. Stefanac; step-mother, Veryl Stefanac; mother, Betty Brinn; step-father, Ray C. Brinn; uncle, Eddie Nelson; and his beloved son, Michael Stefanac.
Norm also considered all of Sharon’s family as his own and felt blessed to have so many who loved him.
He was a unique soul and real go-getter. He was especially proud of his Marine service as well as a self-made businessman specializing in concrete, masonry and building construction. At the end of his career, he thrived as a superintendent building Culver’s Restaurants all over the country.
Norm had a storied life, he was quick with a joke and a great storyteller. We always had great belly laughs when Norm was in the room! He and Sharon loved to travel, had many adventures over the years, and was a great Corvette and Harley Davidson enthusiast.
Norm is also loved and very missed by his german shepherd Django and his lab, Charles “Charlie” Barkley. He is now reunited with his beloved frisbee girl, CoCo.
He did not wish for a traditional funeral so there will be a celebration of life/fundraiser with military honors on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Waukau Community Center.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
He always said, “We’re not here for a long time, we’re here for a good time” and then they made a song about it.