Norman B. Miksch

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.