Norma Harmer, 93, of Owatonna passed away peacefully from lung cancer on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at Koda Living Community of Owatonna with her loving family by her side. Norma Estelle (Mittlestadt) Harmer was born on April 5, 1921 to Henry and Elsie (Krause) Mittlestadt at the parent's farm home located in Havana Township in Steele County. Norma was baptized and confirmed at St. John's American Lutheran Church of Owatonna. She attended rural school through 8th grade and then attended Owatonna High School and graduated in 1940. She married the love of her life William Edmond Harmer on August 31, 1940 at St. John's Lutheran Church of Owatonna by Rev. Vogel. They were blessed with two children Richard and Deborah Harmer. They resided on the Harmer family farm in Claremont. Later in life they moved off the farm and lived in the city of Claremont. Norma's last four and half years were lived at Country Side Senior Living in Owatonna. At this location she shared much time with new and former friends. She really liked it when they played bingo. Norma was an active member at the First Presbyterian church serving as officers on the ladies organization and the synod. She was a member of the MN Federated Study Club and served in offices. She really liked to play bridge with her friends and couples. Mom loved to have the family and grandchildren come and visit and share special time together. She was always interested in their lives. Norma worked some for the family business' Farmers Credit Company for her husband. Norma was a dedicated wife and mother, through the children's school and various activities. Mom was known for her delicious cooking and baking. She always cooked from scratch. In her younger days she did a lot of sewing for herself and the family. After Norma was widowed in 1982 she liked to travel with her friends on scenic trips. Norma and her family and friends were privileged to celebrate her 90th birthday open house at the First Presbyterian church of Claremont. Norma is survived by her son Richard (Sharon) Harmer of Claremont and daughter Deborah (Allan) Brown of Hollandale, Grandchildren Roxanne (David) Morrell, Melissa Boik, Derek (Nicole) Brown, and Trisha (Dan) Hassebroek; Great Grandchildren River, Dylan, Lily Morrell; Ashley and Autumn Boik; Elissa, Breanna, Isabelle, and Hunter Brown. Two step great grandchildren Kendall and Kylee Ward and her sister in law Harriet Harmer Lux and several nieces and nephews. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; husband William (Stub) Harmer 1982; brothers Donald and Celia Mittlestadt, Burnette and Dorothy Mittlestadt; sisters Delores and Bill Adkins, Helen and Jack Mitchell; sisters and brother in laws Mary Ella and Arvin Epps, and Dr. Donald Lux. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Sunday, November 9, 2014 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 10, 2014 at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church in Claremont with a visitation one hour prior. The Reverend Joe Jones will be officiating. Interment will be held in the Hillside Cemetery in Claremont. Memorials are preferred to the First Presbyterian Church or Hillside Cemetery. Visitation: 11/09/2014 14:00 11/09/2014 17:00 Service: 11/10/2014 11:00