Norma Zimmer(1923-2011)

Although suffering from trigeminal neuralgia, also called tic douloureux for many years, she continued to lead a very active life. Among other things, the great-grandmother painted in oils, did needlework and helped out on the family ranch. As a performer, she continued to appear with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra and other former regulars from the Welk show at the Lawrence Welk Champagne Theater in Branson, Missouri. She also hosted several of the Welk show reruns airing for years on PBS.