Norbert W Diveley Jr.

Norbert William Diveley Jr., lovingly known as “Norb,” passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2026. Born on May 23, 1952, in Pineville, Louisiana, to Harriette Meyer and Norbert William Diveley. He was raised in a large Catholic family alongside his ten siblings. His faith was an important part of his life from an early age, serving as an altar boy and developing a lifelong love of the Bible and church.

Norb proudly served in the United States Navy for two years as a Cook before beginning a long and dedicated career with Anheuser-Busch, where he worked as a bottler for 30 years. He was known by coworkers and friends as a hardworking, honest, and dependable man who would always lend a helping hand.

Norb met the love of his life, Janet Kay Diveley, at Pizza King, and from the moment they met, he told her he was going to marry her. Together they built a life centered around love, laughter, and family. Janet was the joy of his life, and he showed his love daily through his kindness, thoughtful surprises, and constant care for her.

A loving grandfather and great-grandfather, Norb enjoyed family gatherings, especially when he could step into his beloved role as Santa Claus during Christmas celebrations. He had a generous spirit and never expected anything in return. One of the ways he made people feel loved was through cooking delicious meals for family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing, once proudly catching a 60-pound catfish, and listening to Elvis Presley’s biblical songs.

Norb will be remembered as a loving and caring man with a wonderful sense of humor, someone who was always there for others and who found his greatest happiness in caring for the people he loved.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Janet Kay Diveley; stepchildren Ed Hazelwonder Jr. (Shirley) and Susan Hazelwonder (Wendy); grandchildren Kim Gaddis (Adam), Amanda Johnson (Brock), Samantha Detjen (John Hunter), Jonathon Hazelwonder (Bryn), Tiffany Stanton (Samuel), and Michael Hazelwonder (Rebecca); and thirteen great-grandchildren, along with many siblings, extended family members, and friends who will deeply miss him.

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