Norman R. Ooley
age 74, Brownsburg, passed away Feb. 18, 2014, with his loving wife, Carolyn and family members at his side. He was born April 11, 1939 to the late Ross and Lorain (Ward) Ooley in Springfield, IL. Norman graduated from Brazil High School in 1957 and joined the United States Air Force. After spending four years in the Air Force, he went to Barber school in Indianapolis. In 1958, he married Carolyn Howald, who survives. In 1968, he opened his first barber shop in Brownsburg. In 1986, he opened Norm's Main St. Hair Co. at the present location of 601 E. Main St., Brownsburg. He made many friends and loyal customers and had a group of caring and loyal staff of Pam Hall, Keri Wagner, Danielle Schrier, and Charles (Chuck) Morgan. He loved to fish and could tell many large fish stories. He always had a story or joke to tell his customers and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Carolyn; son Keith Ooley of Brownsburg; grandchildren Danielle Freije of Avon, Phillip Ooley and Dereck Ooley of Brownsburg; seven great grandchildren Grant, Jacob and Jackson Freije and Rebecca, Taylor, Johnathan and Alexus Ooley who dearly loved their Papa. He is also survived by his sister Elsa Lorain Almasi of Crawford, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews. Brothers Michael and Robert Ooley preceded him in death. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at
http://www.americanheart.org/
or your favorite charity in his honor. A memorial service and celebration of Norman's life will be held 2-7pm Sunday March 9 at Norm's Main St. Hair Co., Brownsburg.