Norman E. Wybourn, 92, of Lena passed away on March 23, 2024 at the Lena Living Center surrounded by his family.  Norman was born on February 9, 1932 in Lena to William and Doris (Schubert) Wybourn.  He married Janice Ferguson on June 14, 1951 in Lena.  Norman worked at R.E. Cox Construction for 52 years. 

He was a 51 year member of the Midwest Operating Engineers Union. Norman enjoyed hunting, gardening, his dogs – especially Suzy and spending time with his family.

Norman is survived by his four children- Willamette Wilson of Lena, Terry (Rhonda) Wybourn of Dekalb, IL, Noreen Steinmann of Monroe, WI, and Leigh Ann (Norman) Knoll of Lena; nine grandchildren- Jamie (Heather) Wilson, Jayson (Lisa Bauer) Wilson, Sara (Marty) Bauer, Amy (Chad) Barger, Aaron (Darci) Steinmann,  Shawn (Kerri) Steinmann, Corey (Samantha) Steinmann, Angie (Chris) Brinker, and Eric (Brittany) Knoll; twenty-two great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren with one on the way;  two brothers: Darryl (Faye) Wybourn of Waddams Grove and Robert Wybourn of Lena; sister Dixie (Terry) Althoff of Waddams Grove and special friend Donna Ruch of  Monroe.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Janice in 1998, son-in-law Larry Steinmann; three brothers- Duane, Harlan, & William; and four sisters-in-law - Darla, Joyce, Carol, and Lucille Karnatz.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lena with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Rev. Jason Shaw will officiate.

Interment will take place at the Lena Burial Park.

A luncheon to follow at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

A memorial has been established in his memory.

Condolences may be sent to the family at leamonfh.com

The family would like to thank the Lena Living Center staff and Unity Hospice staff for their care and support.