Normand Clifford Norgard

Normand Clifford “Norm” “Stormin’” Norgard was born June 12, 1922 in Viborg, South Dakota to Clifford and Margaret (Jensen) Norgard. Norm grew up in Omaha and enjoyed working on and fixing cars. Norm enlisted in the United States Navy in June 1942 and served on a Destroyer ship through World War II until his honorable discharge in October 1945. Norm married Millie Norgard on August 2, 1945 in Hiawatha, Kansas while he was home on leave, and to this union, two daughters were born; Sharron and Noreen. Norm and Millie lived in Omaha and Elkhorn. Millie preceded Norm in death in November 2008. Norm worked for many years for Olson Brothers Sheet Metal and Roofing, retiring as their Superintendent. He was active in many community endeavors, serving as President of the Elkhorn Fire Department, working with the Reserved Elkhorn Police Department, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and volunteering as an usher at Bethany Lutheran Church for many years. Norm was an avid fisherman, and loved to go fishing in Minnesota, especially when he had a cabin on Ottertail Lake. In years past, he would take his daughters to horse shows in Iowa and Nebraska. In recent years, he enjoyed watching his grandkids and great grandkids play sports, and hardly ever missed coffee club in the morning with his buddies! Norm liked to listen to music from the ‘40’s and watch Western movies. He was an Atlanta Braves fan, and enjoyed dinner out at Farmer Brown’s, especially their spaghetti. Norm was loving, caring, stubborn, and supportive man, who will be remembered as one of a kind. His daughters wish him calm winds and following seas. Norm passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the Life Care Center of Elkhorn at the age of 93 years, 6 months and 23 days. He was preceded in death by his wife Millie. Norm is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law; Sharron & Jim Perchal of Elkhorn, Noreen & David Trofholz of Omaha, 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Normand C. Norgard, age 93, of Elkhorn, died 1/5/16. Preceded in death by wife Millie. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law; Sharron & Jim Perchal of Elkhorn, Noreen & David Trofholz of Omaha, 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Visitation Sunday from Noon to 6 PM with family receiving friends from 4-6 PM at the funeral home. Private family graveside service with military honors to be held at a later date.

Normand Clifford Norgard

June 12, 1922 - January 5, 2016