Obituary of Wilfred Norman

Wilfred R. Norman (Willie) of Cambridge, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Ecumen North Branch at the age of 96. He was born on December 10, 1918 to Erben and Esther Norman on the family farm, which belonged to his grandparents. It was the same farmhouse where his father was born. In 1920 his family moved to a small farm in Shevlin, MN. He attended school there until March of 1931, when his father purchased the family farm and moved them back to north Cambridge. He graduated from Oak Hill Country School in 1932. That fall he started high school in Cambridge and graduated in 1936. During those years he was very active in the 4-H Club. After high school he took courses in butter making and business at the University of Minnesota. After completing those courses, he was employed by the Cambridge Creamery Company for several years while continuing to work on the family farm. Willie married June Sylvia Edblad June 7, 1947 at Cambridge Lutheran Church. While living in Cambridge two sons, Mike and Mark, were born. They resided in Cambridge until 1952 before moving to Gheen, MN, where he worked at his father-in-law's logging camp. While working there, one daughter, Teri, was born in Little Fork, MN. After two years they moved back to Cambridge where he was employed by and later managed the Midland Co-Op Hardware Store. In 1966 he ran for the office of Isanti County Treasurer and won. He served in that position until retiring in 1985. He was active in his church and community. Wilfred was baptized and confirmed at Cambridge Lutheran Church. He belonged to the Lions Club, was active with Boy Scouts, served on the Cambridge Credit Union Board and the Memorial Hospital Board. He enjoyed pheasant hunting in his younger years. He also enjoyed agate and arrowhead hunting. Later on, woodworking, gardening, reading, fishing, golfing, antiquing, cards, and traveling became his hobbies. Willie is survived by his wife of 67 years, Junie, sons Michael (Jodi) Norman, Sr. and Mark Norman, both of Cambridge, daughter Teri (Jon) Kukachka of Coon Rapids, MN; six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; brother Charles (Alice) Norman of Minneapolis, and sister Betty Walburg of Isanti, MN. He is preceded in death by his brother Bruce Norman, brother-in-law Russ Walburg, and daughter-in-law Judy Norman. Memorial Service held at 11AM at Cambridge Lutheran Church on Friday, January 30, 2015. Visitation one hour prior to services. Arrangements in the care of Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge. Condolences can be shared at www.carlsonlillemoen.com