Walter Norman

Walter Norman, age 86, of Pine River, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2008, at his home. He was born December 13, 1921 in Pine River to Elis and Anna Norman.
Walter drove bus for Pine River Schools for over 20 years, was employed by the Pine River Journal for many years, and farmed and logged most all of his life. He was also an EMT for Brainerd International Raceway events, and was a Minnesota State Predator Control trapper. He was a member of Mildred Bible Chapel and a lifetime member of the Farm Bureau Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and horses, and was a jack of all trades.
He is survived by his children: Kenneth Norman of Glendale, AZ, Dolores LeMieux of Pine River, Beverly Peterson of Pine River, Peggy Berndt (Terry) of Savage, Melvin Norman of Pine River, Randy Norman (Peggy) of Pine River, JoAnne Sirois of Pine River; sister, Hazel McClimek of Remer; 22 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Gloria, brother, Carl, sister, Esther Crandall, and grandson, Scott LeMieux.
Services will be 11 AM on Monday, March 24 at Mildred Bible Chapel, with Pastor Dennis Gellerman officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine River. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 6 PM at Mildred Bible Chapel, and one hour prior to the service on Monday.