Daddy has drilled his last well, he has found his last vein of oil. He took his rig to the yard and parked it. No longer hunting squirrel, rabbit, and deer. The fishing poles no longer strung. The garden tiller no longer tilling the soil for his 100-acre garden
He is now dancing on the streets of gold as he goes to his mansion. The Lord sent the angels to escort him home Tuesday September 16, 2025. He was greeted by loved ones that have gone before. Our hearts are grieving our loss but rejoicing in knowing he is finally home.
Norman Dean Mier was born September 10, 1935. The son of John Gerald Mier and Mary Magdalena Lovelette Mier at home in Oran, Missouri.
Norman enjoyed his time in the Army. Serving from 1958 to 1964. His main duty station was Hawaii where his father had served. He enjoyed telling about how he was there when they became a state and the celebration they had.
When he came back to the states, he married Mary Ellen Cox and moved to Boyleston Illinois going to work in the oilfield. He worked the oilfield until he retired but always made himself available to many oil companies to look at new prospects of hitting oil. He had a knowledge of rock formations and could tell if a well would hit or they needed to drill to the left right or go a little deeper to hit a vein. Together with his wife they raised 5 children.
Norman is survived by his son Norman Dean Mier, Jr, his wife Stephanie, of Marengo, IL. His daughter Tanya A. Caldwell and her husband Tim, of Evansville, IN. Felicia Kruse and her husband Justin, of Evansville, IN. Sisters Olive McCulley of Boyleston. Audra Weber of Foristell, MO. Gayle Rentsch, of Lake St Louis, Bertha Jett of O’Fallon, MO and brother Clyde of Dexter Missouri. Grandchildren Dean Caldwell (Tiffany,) Nathaniel Caldwell, Makiah Caldwell, Chris Mier(Amber), Melissa Mier(Brian), Jonathon Mier(Emily) Joseph Mier(Christy), James Mier (Jamie), Preston Mier, Courtney (Mark)Bristow, Chris Green. Great grand children Gabriel (Paige) & Thomas Caldwell, Skyler & Hannah Kruse, Colin & Cora Bristow Great Great granddaughter Oaklynn Caldwell.
Norman was proceeded in death by his parents. His wife Mary, his daughter Kathy Ann Defayette. His brothers John G Mier and Homer D. Mier, great grandchildren Jeremiah, Josiah, Miriam, Lillyanne and Phoebe Kruse.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Dementia Society of America, American Cancer Society, Disabled American Vets, or Heart Association, and donations will be accepted at the funeral home.
Visitation will be held Monday September 22 at 9 AM, with services led by Bro. Wilford Musgrave at 10:30 AM at the Johnson and Vaughn Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Victory cemetery north of Boyleston with military rites conducted by Anthony Wayne Post #176 American Legion and the Wayne County Post #4535 VFW. Johnson & Vaughn Funeral home in charge of services.
The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice Service and the Nurses and all those working at Cypress Grove The Cottages for his care the last few months of his life.
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