Norman grew up on a farm in Rippey, Iowa.He worked on the farm until he went into the Army where he served in the Korean War.He received an Honorable Discharge as a Specialist 3rd class.After his service to his country, he did odd jobs around Iowa until the time decided to go back to school.He attended Boone Community College and then The University of Iowa where he earned his degree in engineering.
How did Norman move from the farm in Iowa to Nebraska? One day Norman and his brother Donald were bringing cattle to the stockyards and somehow they got lost (those farm boys).They ended up out in West Omaha, on "L" Street, near Western Electric.Norman told his brother "I'm going to come back and get a job there."That is exactly what he did.Norman first rented a room at 7785 Maywood Street in Ralston and then in May 1967 he bought a home in Ralston where he lived for over 50 years.It wasn't the house however that got his attention but that he could build a nice BIG garage in the back.
When he first stared at the company it was Western Electric, next it became AT&T and then another name change to Lucent Technologies under which he retired. Norman worked his entire career there which was 36 year and 5 months.Most of Norman's work there was spent as a tool maker.
When it came to marriage Norman wanted to find just the right person to marry.This took Norman until he was 72 years old, but he finally found that person in Carol.They were married on September 27, 2006 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.
Norman was a member of the Midwest Car Club, Classic Chevy Club, American Legion Post # 373 in Ralston and the Future Farmers of America. He was also a member of Master Mason of the Papillion Lodge #39 for over 60 years.
Norman had a love for all cars or really anything on wheels.He was a great NASCAR fan and his favorite drivers were Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.He also loved restoring old cars to their original form.The first car he restored was 1926 Model T Touring car.He then brought home a 1971 Chevy Big Block pickup.Carol wanted to know what he was going to do with such a rusted out old truck.When Norman completed the restoration, the truck was beautiful.When he would take the truck out for a drive, people would always comment on it, or on occasion they would follow him home asking if he wanted to sell it.Next came the 1937 Chevy Coup, which he beautifully restored to original condition.Norman also loved going to car tours and talking with the other owners about their cars.
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