Obituary of Harold Norberg

Harold Roger "Harry" Norberg, 76, of Cambridge passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at GracePointe Crossing Gables East. He was born on April 8, 1938 in Springvale Township, Minnesota to Alfonse and Rachel (Mattson) Norberg. Harry grew up in Springvale and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1956. Right out of high school he began working at Gillespie Auto as a mechanic. On May 4, 1963 he was united in marriage to Judy Morrison at North Isanti Baptist Church. They made their home in Cambridge and raised their four boys. Harry worked for several years at Gillespie's and later the Standard Station in Cambridge before working at Champion Auto in Columbia Heights for several years before retiring. Harry was a member of the Cambridge Fire Department and served 22 years before retiring. He was honored as the Firefighter of the Year in 1987. Harry was known for his pig roasts and enjoyed all the people he met while doing his roasts. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and traveling to Texas with Judy to visit friends. Harry especially loved spending time with his family and visiting with friends. He was a wonderful, funny and caring person. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, and sister Patricia Hallgren. Harry is survived by his wife Judy, sons Roger and wife Debbie Norberg of Clearwater, MN, Mark Norberg and special friend Shari Day of Cambridge, Steve Norberg of Cambridge, Brad and wife Tena Norberg of Cambridge, five grandchildren Jessie, Ashley, Rachel, Dustin and Ryan Norberg, sisters Laverne Anderson of St. Paul, Laura Pearson of Cambridge, Dorothy Leaf of Milaca, brothers Frank Norberg of Springvale, Robert Norberg of Cambridge, Tom (Marilyn) Norberg of Center City, David (Marion) Norberg of Cambridge, Jim Norberg of Cambridge, as well as numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.