Norma J. Schmerge, 67, of Botkins, Ohio, passed away at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on April 1, 1953 in Sidney, OH to Robert & Erma (Ballweg) Fiebiger who preceded her in death. On September 27, 1975 she married Ray Schmerge and he survives in Botkins.

Survivors include 4 children Paul (Karen) Schmerge, Peggy (Kurt) Schnippel, Linda (Scott) Poeppelman, Dale (Amber) Schmerge; 10 grandchildren Katie, Luke Schmerge, Kayla, Lucy Schnippel, Robert "R.J.", Evan Poeppelman, Hank, Rudy, Toby, Annie Schmerge; a brother Don (Carolyn) Fiebiger; a sister Donna (Kenny) Castle; a mother-in-law Catherine Schmerge; a sister-in-law Carol (Tom) Schlueter; 5 brothers-in-law John (Joyce Subler) Schmerge, Joe (Krissie) Schmerge, Leonard (Kecia) Schmerge, Leo (Julie) Schmerge, Gary (Darcy) Schmerge and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother David Fiebiger and a father-in-law George Schmerge.

Norma was a 1971 graduate of Sidney High School and had worked at Holloway Sportswear, Leaders and Agrana.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church.  She enjoyed collecting angels and spending time with her grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday May 28, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Church, Botkins with Rev. Jarred Kohn and Rev. Kyle Schnippel officiating where social distancing will be practiced. Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Botkins Fire Department or Immaculate Conception Church.

The Schmerge family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com