Funeral services for Norman W. Brackel, age 73, of Billings, MT; formerly of Mott, will be held at 2:00pm Friday, September 30, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mott with Pastor John Amundson officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyslope Cemetery with full military honors afforded by the Taylor-Skartvedt American Legion Post # 71 of Mott.

Serving as casketbearers are Leo and Roger Brackel, Leo Baesler, Lloyd Sprecher, Darrell and Lynn Brackel.


NORMAN WILLIAM BRACKEL was born September 5, 1932 at Mott, ND to William and Pauline (Baesler) Brackel. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Mott. He worked construction for a short time and then enlisted into the National Guard in 1951. He was called to active duty during the Korean Conflict. Norman re-enlisted in 1961 and again was called to active duty to serve during the Berlin Crisis. Norman was discharged on October 22, 1962 and went to Montana where he worked construction and drove truck for many years. He continued to live in Billings with his dog Speed.


Norman enjoyed playing cards, reading western books, and watching western programs on television.


He was a member of the VFW and the Teamsters Union.


Norman passed away on Saturday, September 24, at the Horizon Hospice Home in Billings, MT.


Surviving family members include 1 brother, Ervin Brackel, Kalispell, MT; 1 sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Alvin Wiedmer, Mott, ND; 1 nephew, Ray Brackel, Kallispel, MT; 3 nieces, Marty Vanmeter, Spokane, WA; Myra Hummel, Mott, ND; Tracy Ivarie, Tea, SD.


He was preceded in death by his parents.


A memorial has been established.


Visitation will be 1:00 to 7:00pm Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 12:00 noon at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Mott and one hour prior to services at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mott.