Norbert Christian Gloyna

NORBERT CHRISTIAN GLOYNA , 93, entered into his eternal rest of his Lord and Savior on December 8, 2015 . He was born on November 26, 1922, in Dime Box, Texas to Ernst and Hulda Siegmund Gloyna. He was baptized on December 10, 1922 and confirmed on May 21, 1937 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Texas and has been a faithful member of Epiphany Lutheran Church since 1984. He was united in marriage to Lorine Kieschnick Gloyna on December 25, 1944.

Norbert served in the Army Air Corp in WWII as an aircraft engineer for B-24 “Liberator” airplanes in Halesworth, England. After the war, he and his bride, Lorine, resided in Houston where he was worked as a machinist and drywall contractor before starting his own residential home construction company, Norbert C. Gloyna Builder, Inc. Norbert worked alongside his wife, Lorine, for over 50 years in the home building business, finally building his last home and entering retirement in 2002. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lorine; parents, Ernst & Hulda; brothers, Herbert, Erwin, and Clarence; sisters, Amanda Laake and Ella Gloyna.He is survived by his son, Dr. Robert Gloyna and daughter-in-law, Penny Ross Gloyna; daughter, Mary Campbell and son-in-law, Philip Campbell; grandchildren,Ross and Shelly Gloyna, Lucy Gloyna, Earl Attebury, and Jason and Lisa Campbell; great grandchildren, Milana and Robbie Gloyna; sister-in-laws, Evelyn Gloyna and Ruth Gloyna and numerous nephews and nieces.

Norbert wore many hats. He was a loving and dedicated son, brother, soldier, husband, friend, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Norbert had an innate love of the outdoors. He loved being outside and found peace in the outdoors, whether he was building homes, fishing, barbecuing, working at the family farm in Giddings, gardening, yard work, or any other number of “outside” tasks/activities. You could often times find Norbert and Lorine on fishing trips, fishing and working together to clean and cook their day’s catch. Norbert was known for his prowess on the BBQ pit. Norbert and Lorine appreciated the correlation that full stomachs equaled a happy family. Norbert and Lorine were known for their fried catfish, ribs, German potato salad, noodles, cornbread, pecan pie, homemade bread, and too many other dishes to name.

By far though, Norbert’s number one love was his family. He instilled in his family the importance of God, family, kindness/service to others, and education. He regaled his family with numerous stories detailing his service to his country and service to his family, friends, and fellow man. This dedication to service to one’s country was followed by his son, Robert, and grandchildren, Ross and Jason.

Though Norbert did not achieve a high school diploma, he emphasized the importance of education to his children and grandchildren. Norbert’s dedication to education followed in the awarding of numerous degrees, including a Doctorate, several Master’s degrees, and numerous Bachelor’s degrees, to his children and grandchildren.

The family would also like to express their gratitude for the loving care and spiritual strength given to Norbert by Cameo Caregivers: Flora, Carol, Linda, Cecelia, Danell and Suzanne; and Memorial Herman Hospice Care.

Visitation will be on Monday, December 14, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 14423 West Road, Houston 77041. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, December 15, at Epiphany with interment to follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery , 13001 Katy Freeway.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Food Pantry at Epiphany Lutheran Church and School or the charity of your choice.