Norman H. Betge Jr. of Feasterville died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the Powerback Rehabilitation in Hatboro. He was 90.

Norman H. Betge, Jr. grew up in Oxford Circle Section of Northeast Philadelphia, PA and lived in Feasterville, PA for 64 years.  As a young man, Norman began his career working as a soda jerk in a drug store soda fountain where he met the love of his life, Muriel.  Together they attended Trinity United Methodist Church and were involved in the youth group.  Some of the members of the youth group would go to the drug store when they knew Norman (Beck) was working there, scooping ice cream and making fountain sodas.

Norman and Muriel were married May 6, 1950 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Philadelphia, PA.

Norman worked at Bundy Typewriter Company in Philadelphia beginning in 1944 until he was inducted into the US Army January 16, 1952 where he served in the Corps of Engineers in Germany and in Field Artillery in Oklahoma.  Norman received an honorable discharge on December 17, 1953.  After his military service, he returned to work at Bundy Typewriters. 

Norman left Bundy Typewriters to take a position of Office Machine Mechanic the Frankford Arsenal, Philadelphia, PA.  He retired after 25 years of civilian service.  During this time he also had a home business repairing typewriters and calculators under the business name of Norman H. Betge Typewriters.    In his spare time he loved to repair his own automobiles.  He served as the Scoutmaster for Troop 76, Boy Scouts of America in Feasterville, PA for over 30 years. Norman was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan who enjoyed traveling to spring training in Clearwater and attended many a game in Philadelphia.

Norman H. Betge, Jr. is survived by his wife, Muriel H. Betge (Hoffman); His daughter Carol L. Annucci, her husband, Lawrence J. Annucci; his daughter Janet J. Zaro, her husband, Stephen A. Zaro.  His grandchildren, Michael P. Annucci, Deanna T. Zaro, Kelly Foleno, David M. Betge, Steven A. Betge and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Norman C. Betge.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 10:00am until his Funeral Service 11:00am on Saturday, April 7^th in the Langhorne United Methodist Church, 301 East Maple Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047. Norman’s interment will be private.

If so desired, Memorial contributions may be made to the donors’ favorite charity in memory of Norman H. Betge Jr.