Norman Francis Koerber, Sr., 61, of Mechanicsville, MD died February 16, 2007 in St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.

Born October 1, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Mary Klenke Koerber and the late Raymond Koerber.

Norman was retired from his self owned carpet business, "Norman's Karpet Service". He enjoyed spending time on the water, fishing with his friends and restoring his 1966 G.T.O.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Koerber, whom he married on May 31, 1967, his son, Norman Francis Koerber, Jr. and longtime companion, Dorie of Hollywood, MD, his daughter, Stephanie Lynn Kuhnow and her husband, Robert of Hughesville, MD, and five grandchildren; Brandon Dickerson, Makayla Kuhnow, Kyrie Koerber, Marissa Kuhnow, and Madison Kuhnow. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by an infant grandson, Michael.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 from 5- 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be conducted on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Peter Alliata will conduct the service. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hollywood Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636.