Norris Wayne Oldvader

He was born on November 15, 1931 on the family farm in Brunswick, Mo. He was the son of F.H. and Annie Fay (Hackley) Oldvader and attended school in Brunswick, MO.

On May 27, 1951, he married Janette Veatch who survives him in death

Mr. Oldvader was an employee of Whitaker Cable Corp. for 31 years. serving as corporate warehouse manager for 12 of those years.

After retiring from Whitaker Cable, he became employed at St. Luke’s Hospital serving as warehouse manager for another 7 years.

He retired from St. Luke’s in 1991.

Mr. Oldvader was a baseball umpire and basketball official in the Kansas City area in the 1960’s and 1970’s.

He was a lifelong Baptist and a charter member of Southview Baptist Church in Raytown.

In addition to his wife Janette, he is survived by a son Kevin (wife Joy) of Kansas City and a grandson, JC Curfman.

Also surviving is a brother, Roy Lee, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Debbie, parents, three sisters, one brother and an infant brother.

Graveside services will be held at Saturday 11:00 AM at Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee’s Summit, MO.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Southview Baptist Church.