Norbert Bluma, 97, Pulaski, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Woodside Senior Community, Green Bay. The son of Jakub and Joanna (Krumrai) Bluma was born July 6, 1927, in Hofa Park. In 1948, he married Marjorie Johnson at St. Stanislaus Church in Hofa Park. The couple enjoyed 73 happy years together until Marjorie's passing in 2021.

Norb served in the Korean war in the Army Signal Corps. After serving our country, Norb worked for Karcz Motors in Pulaski and then went on to work at Proctor and Gamble for over 35 years as a machinist.  He was a proud member of the American Legion, VFW, AMVETS and Polish Legion of American Veterans (PLAV).

Norb enjoyed helping with Polka Days and the community vegetable stand every year.  He loved spending time with his family, playing cards, dancing, fishing, hunting and making cribbage boards and pegs with his nephew.  He could always be found listening to polka music.  He and Marge delivered meals and were escort drivers for seniors in the Pulaski area for 20 years,

He is survived by three daughters: Kathleen Donovan (special friend Neal Strand), Green Bay, Karen (Michael) Krueger, Green Bay, and Kay (Gary) Schnell, Grafton; six grandchildren: Nicole (Zach) Schultz, Patrick (Kayla) Krueger and Matthew (Jewel) Krueger, Kylie Donovan, and Adam and Taylor Schnell; four great-grandchildren: Hailey and Brayden Schultz, Quinn and Cameron Krueger. He is further survived by nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Norb was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Jerome (Alice) Bluma, Jack Bluma; three sisters: Frances (Fred) Gorecki, Regina (Clarence) Kryger and MaryAnn Bluma; and a brother-in-law: Robert (Dorothy) Johnson.

Friends are invited to gather with family at Assumption B.V.M. Church, 119 E. Pulaski St., Pulaski on Tuesday, June 17, from 9-11 a.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with Fr. James Vacco, O.F.M. presiding. Military honors rendered by the Pulaski Area Veterans will follow at the church. Interment will take place in Elm Grove Cemetery, Laney.

The family extends a special thank you to their neighbors who have been so supportive of Norb during his time in Pulaski. They also want to thank Home Instead, Woodside and Unity Hospice caregivers who supported Norb the last couple of years.

The family respectfully asks that no flowers be sent.  Donations can be made to the veterans' organizations listed above that meant so much to Norb.

Online condolences may be offered to Norb's family at www.marnochafuneralhome.com on on the Marnocha Funeral Home Facebook page.