Norman B. Miksch

1933 ∼ 2015

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Norman B. Miksch, 81, of Fannett, passed away Sunday morning, January 25, 2015 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.

Born August 19, 1933 in Weimer, he was the second of three boys to Fred Miksch and Margaret Bruns Miksch. He graduated from Waelder High School, earning a basketball scholarship to Texas A&M University. He received his Bachelors and Masters of Education at Lamar University.

Norman was a well-respected teacher and coach for a rewarding 37 years. He served schools in Nocona, Dayton, and West Orange, and was affectionately called “Coach Miksch” by many long after he retired.

His hobbies included gardening and hunting. He loved watching his grandchildren participate in their activities, and was devotedly present at many of their special events.

Norman is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Leroy Miksch and Thomas Miksch. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Jean Johnson Miksch, his children, Norma Doan and husband Malcolm, Gary Miksch and wife Renae, Dwayne Miksch and wife Cheryl, and his three stepchildren, Regina McDonald, Lester Baker, and Rhonda Dearmond. He will also be fondly remembered by eighteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with a gathering of family and friends at 10:00 a.m.

Condolences

Phil Eppler March 6, 2015

Coach Miksch was a real PE coach, he had zero tolerance for cursing on the gym floor..lets just say I learned the hard way. He was trying to make us kids grow up and grasp maturity. He dedicated his profession to us knuckleheads and for that I wish him Godspeed, he is a real memory of mine and a good man and I ask my Creator for blessings for him family and friends.

Anna Lee Samuelson Brown February 7, 2015

Margie, I am so sorry. The service was so beautiful. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, anna Lee Samuelson Brown

Debbie Colston January 31, 2015

Dearest Margie, I am so sorry for your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time. May God Bless You All. Love, Debbie Colston

Bobby Barth January 30, 2015

It was with sad heart to learn Norman has gone on to be with his wonderful parents in Heaven. We will miss him at the Waelder Homecoming.

Anonymous January 30, 2015

Lily and Rose Tribute Spray was purchased for the family of Norman B. Miksch.

Sonia Hernandez-Dennis January 30, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I was a student of Coach Miksch at West Orange-Stark in the 80's. He was such a wonderful and caring person. I shared a piece of gum with him about the first week of school and from then on I was his "class pet". He will be missed. May he rest in peace. God Bless.

Suzanne Alboneti (Bassinger) January 30, 2015

To Norma, Gary and Dwayne and their families- The Bassinger family sends our deepest sympathizes to your entire family. Coach was a special man who influenced so many- but my favorite memorizes were the "after game" parties that were held during football season- my sisters and i have so many memories of his smile and joke cracking,when our fathers started at Stark High School under Coach Jefferies, and how nice it was to know other people "living on a circle in Roselawn"- he and my dad can sit up in heaven and share all those coaching stories again- God's peace to you all- Suzanne, Julie, Patricia and Nancy Bassinger

Dawn Tramel January 29, 2015

Sending my condolences to his family. Like many others, Coach Miksch was also my driver's ed teacher. I can remember I had a good grade in the simulator but the behind-the-wheel was another story. We were out driving one day and he said: "You are supposed to be getting better, not worse." Well he can rest easy now because I am a very cautious and law abiding driver. I pray that God will wrap you, his family, in HIS loving and comforting arms today and in the days ahead.Former student, Dawn Hodgkinson Tramel West Orange Stark High School 1982-85

Angela Plake January 29, 2015

So sorry for your loss. My best memories of Coach Miksch were in driver's ed...and me waiting at a 4-way stop with his comment of..take your time...it's not like I have a family or anything....I ran into him at a store as an adult..and couldn't believe he still remembered me..calling me by my last name !! Such a sweet man who took the time to care and know his students. He will be missed!

Anita Lindsey Lake January 29, 2015

It does not surprise me in the least to see all of the wonderful comments about Coach Miksch. He touched so many peoples' lives in a very positive way! He too was my drivers' ed teacher, what fun we had. Seems he called most of his 'learners' AJ Foyt! I loved that he would get me and my driving partner, Rhonda Cannon, out during the day to 'practice driving' in order to go see Gary's games! I will never forget when we were going to Bridge City, I was turning right off of Hwy 62 to 87, apparently a little 'tighter' than Coach expected, he turned back to Rhonda and asked her "if she the got the number off of the telephone pole?" Cracked us up. So many good memories come to mind. Our families had so much fun also. Heaven is building a great cheering section from the Orange County schools. Dearest thoughts and prayers to all of the Miksch family in your tremendous loss. Know that he is in great company up there and will send you signs that he is always near you. Anita Lindsey LakeStark High '77

Ruby Doan January 29, 2015

Ruby Doan purchased the Basket of Memories for the family of Norman B. Miksch.

Debbie Eraitt January 29, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family. Coach Miksch was my drivers ed teacher at West Orange-Stark, whenever we were out driving he always referred to me as"A.J.Foyt" He was a great teacher and friend!

Kelly Gerland January 29, 2015

Coach Miksch was my favorite high school coach and PE teacher. He coached our golf team and we had so much fun with him on the golf trips. He also coached our basketball team and he was a great coach. Many great memories of him -- he always put a smile on my face. May God bless the family during this time of sorrow but let us all remember all the good times he gave us. Kelly Gerland Stark Hi (1967)

Woodrow Bishop Stark Seniors '73 January 29, 2015

Coach Miksch was the secondary coach for Stark High School Tigers in the 1970's. He was also in charge of the equipment room and managers. I was a manager my junior year and head manager my senior year. I graduated in 1973. Coach Miksch made sure we knew our repsonsibliies to the team and kept us on our toes with a joke or a story that made us laugh. He would remind us that our job as managers included counting socks and chin straps. And with a smile, he would tell us that if the practise dummies were not in the right place at the right time, managers would be the practise dummies. His secondary coverage calls filtered down to nicknames for him; Coach Polecat, Coach Thunder, but never called him that to his face. He would have just laughed about it if we did.

Sue Hill Brothers January 28, 2015

Sue Hill Brothers lit a candle in memory of Norman B. Miksch

Sue Hill Brothers January 28, 2015

Our hearts are very sad after hearing of your dad's death. As you know, the Miksch family has always been a part of the Hill family. Our prayers and love are with you. Sue, Vicki, Randy, Keith, Suanne

Vicki Aven January 28, 2015

Gary, I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your beloved father. May God comfort you and your family during this most difficult time. Vicki Honeycutt Aven

Anonymous January 28, 2015

Basket Full of Wishes was purchased for the family of Norman B. Miksch.

Anonymous January 27, 2015

Sentiments of Serenity Spray was purchased for the family of Norman B. Miksch.

Jerry Nicholas January 27, 2015

Margie, we're sorry to hear this, we always enjoyed you & Norman being at our class reunions, and fish fry's, we didn't get to all of them, but the ones we did attend, you two were always there. Jerry & Kay Nicholas

Michael January 27, 2015

Hated to hear this Coach Miksch was my favorite coach at Stark High he was always fun to play sports with and always laughed and cut up with us. I will admit that there was a couple of us he let get by with a lot and made life enjoyable to be around him. I feel he will be cutting up as soon as he hits those pearly gates. RIP Coach! one of your many admirers and friend Mike Swope.

Fr. Jim January 27, 2015

Coach Miksch was always so kind to me. My prayers are with you and your family. Blessings abound!

Demise West Caillier January 26, 2015

So very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, Demise West Caillier.

David Bruce January 26, 2015

So very sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you all. David Bruce

Liz Leblanc January 26, 2015

I had Coach Miksch my Freshman and Sophomore years at WO-S and he was also my driving instructor. He had much better luck teaching me to drive than he did teaching me to do anything at all athletic. (That's completely on me.) He was incredibly patient and laughed easily. I've run into him a few times over the years and each time, left feeling like I'd been his favorite student. I'm so sorry for your loss and grateful for the memories.

Teresa Bonner Burch January 26, 2015

I'm so very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I'm sure the three of you have wonderful memories of such a good man.

Jack Burney January 26, 2015

We will miss Norman so much at the Waelder Homecomings in the future. He and his brothers were always such a joy to be around and hear the stories of their growing up in Waelder that went along with the visits. It was a blessing to know the family. Jack Burney

Dixie Harris Basquez January 26, 2015

Margie & family, I want you to know I will miss Norman greatly at the Waelder Homecoming. He was my friend for as long as I can remember. He said all the basketball team would eat Chili at my grandfather's cafe when they were practicing or playing ball at night. The Homecoming crew will send out the obit to all our contacts. Take care and know that he had many friends still around Waelder who loved him. Love Dixie Harris Basquez

Doris Flanagan-Twombly January 26, 2015

Gary, I am saddened at the passing of your father. My deepest condolences for family. Doris Flanagan-Twombly

Cissy Kyburz Sommer January 26, 2015

To Norma, Gary, & Dwayne, In ways big and small, your father's life changed our life. He touched too many hearts to ever be forgotten. Sincerely, Cissy Kyburz Sommer

Leo Perry Jr January 26, 2015

gary , norma , Dwayne , sorry for your loss . lots of good memories of y'all . hope everyone is doing ok ...... leo perry

Bennie Jacobs January 26, 2015

To the Children of Norman from the days at Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD: I was saddened to read about your dad in the morning paper. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. There comes a time in life when we rely on those pleasant times of the past. Love to you all, Bennie Jacobs Jasper TX

Robert & Linda Johnson January 26, 2015

May all of Norm's family and friends be comforted and by the peace that God alone can provide. The memories of good times we have had with him will soothe our minds and hearts in the coming days. Norm had a special gift of expressing his love and concern for everyone who crossed his path in this life. His interest in others and their well being was always very apparent. We love you Norm. Caring on without you will not be the same but we know you would be the first to encourage and admonish us to move forward and look for ways to share our lives with those we know and love....You were one of the best at showing us how to do that. We thank God that we were fortunate enough to have shared a part of our journey on earth with you and we look forward to being with you again when it is our time to cross over to where you are. Much Love, Linda and Robert

Leslie Anderson January 26, 2015

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