Norma Bublitz

Norma Bublitz, 91, North Mankato, MN, died July 13, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato. Services are 11 am, Saturday, July 20th, 2024 at Connect Point United Pentecostal Church, Eagle Lake. Visitation 1 hour prior.

Norma Mae Humphrey Bublitz was born to parents Lucille and Herbert Humphrey on January 28, 1933. 

She grew up in Mankato with her siblings Joan Humphrey Pahl and David Humphrey. When asked about her childhood, she fondly recalls weekly trips to the library followed by Pinochle card games that were quite lively.

She married Lester Lou Bublitz on April 14th, 1951 and was blessed with 11 children over the next 18 years.  As a family, they enjoyed spending time camping and at the Kato Cycle Club.  She enjoyed riding motorcycles and often competed in motor maid competitions. One notable win was on July 31st, 1960 when she won a poker run just 7 months after giving birth to twins.

The family enjoyed camping adventures and continuing the legacy of Pinochle. That tradition continues every June creating many wonderful memories for old and new generations alike.

In 1974, She joined the United Pentecostal Church of Mankato, now Connect Point Pentecostal Church of Eagle Lake, where she remained a member for over 30 years. Norma's faith and service to the Lord defined her life and brought her much joy.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, siblings, her children's father, her son- Leslie Dean Bublitz,  her daughters-in-law Rebekah and Ann Bublitz, her grandson- Nathanael Robert Bublitz and
her dog- Cocoa.

She is survived by her children-Steve Bublitz and wife Julie, Michael Blitz and wife Julie, John Bublitz and wife Audrey, Ralph Bublitz and wife Geri, Jim Bublitz and wife Jean, Paula Anzures and husband Leo, Mary (Jacob) Bublitz, Julie Wobschall and husband Dan, David Bublitz and wife Rachel, Lester Bublitz and wife Melissa, her sister-in-law Rosella Weishaar, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and a large group of extended family.

Also, near and dear to her heart was her church family, lead by pastor Cox and wife Christina and dear friends who were one and the same.

Memorial contributions can be made to Connect Point United Pentecostal Church of Eagle Lake
or St Jude Children's Hospital.