Fr. Norbert Schappler, O.S.B., 98, of Conception, Missouri passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at St. Stephen's Infirmary at Conception Abbey, Conception, Missouri.

Fr. Norbert (Maurice Leo) was born on July 23, 1926 in Atchison, Kansas to the late Martin and Justina (nee Ruhlman) Schappler.

He professed as a monk of Conception Abbey on July 11, 1946 and was ordained May 29, 1952.  He was assigned to a number of responsibilities as a monk, including Head Librarian at Conception Seminary Library, Spiritual Director and confessor for many, Custos of the Abbey Basilica, Art Director of Conception Abbey's Printery House, and Archivist of the Printery House.  Since 2022 he had resided in the Abbey Infirmary.

Vespers of the Faithful Departed was prayed on Monday, March 3 at 7:15 pm at The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Conception, Missouri.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Tuesday, March 4 at The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, with burial following at St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, Missouri.  Arrangements Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.