Norman Verl “Norm” Elliott

Norman Verl “Norm” Elliott, 86, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, in Springfield. He was the oldest child of E.V. “Pete” and Mildred L. (Paxton) Elliott and was raised on a farm northwest of Falls City, Neb. He married his sweetheart, Joyce Elizabeth Schneidewind, in 1957, and together they had a daughter, Donna Sue (Balke), and a son, Brent Lee Elliott. On August 25 of this year, they would have celebrated 69 years of marriage.

A 1957 graduate of Verdon High School, Elliott earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska Omaha and a bachelor’s degree in Christian studies from North Central University. He was active in many community organizations, including the Falls City Area Chamber of Commerce, Community Hospital Board, Lions Club, and local realtor associations. He served as a minister at a nursing home, alongside his wife Joyce, for over 30 years. Together, they explored 75 countries and traveled across many countries on their bicycles. He loved volunteering as a chaplain at Sac River Cowboy Church.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Elliott of Springfield, daughter Donna Sue Balke and husband James of Ridgedale; son Brent Lee Elliott of Falls City, Neb.; sister Elaine Lippold and husband Harold of Mankato, Kan.; along with five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Roger Lee Elliott and Duane M. Elliott.

A private, intimate family gathering to celebrate Elliott’s life will take place at a later time.