Norma Jean Kipfer, age 90, of Bluffton, passed away Wednesday evening, Oct. 3, 2018, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Norma was born in Decatur, IN, on Mar. 25, 1928, to Elmer and Justine (Stultz) Lautenschleger.  She married Donald E. Kipfer in Decatur on Mar. 25, 1950.  He preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 2011.

A 1946 graduate of Decatur High School, Norma retired from KITCO in Bluffton after almost 20 years of service.  She was a past member of St. John United Church of Christ in Vera Cruz.  She enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, playing cards and games, and attending KITCO retiree dinners.  Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons, Ron D. Kipfer of Craigville, and Wayne E. (Lisa) Kipfer of Bluffton; two granddaughters, Natasha (Brandon) Mechling of Bluffton, and Sahara (Daniel) Lautzenheiser of Cincinnati, OH; and three great-grandchildren, Collin and Ashlyn Mechling, and Landen Lautzenheiser.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Owen Lautenschleger.

Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, from noon until 6:00 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton.  Services will be held Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at 10:30 AM, at the funeral home, with one hour of visitation prior to the service.  Mark Gerber will officiate.  Burial will follow at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Family Worship Center in Vera Cruz, IN.