Charles A. Norrman Sr.

Charles A. Norrman Sr. of LOFS (Crown Point), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 3/8/17, just 24 days shy of his 73rd birthday (Yes, he was an April Fool’s Baby, fittingly with his jokester personality). Charles Sr. was born on April 1, 1944, in Gary, IN, as the only son to Swedish-immigrant parents Hjalmar and Esther Norrman; both preceding Charles in death. Charles Sr. is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sharon Campbell Norrman; his only son and namesake, Charles A. Norrman Jr (Stacie); 3 daughters, Joanne (Chris) Shaffer, Kim Wasniak and Kathy (Ransom) Williams; 6 loving grandkids, who affectionately called him “Papa”, Heather (Michael) Dillman, Taylor Shaffer, Connor Hale, Zachary Wasniak, Alexandria and Addison Williams; 3 adorable great grandchildren, Brooklynn, Isabella and Walker; sister Mary Jo Norrman; a host of loving nieces and nephews near and far; who all love and will miss him dearly. Charlie was a friend to many, a stranger to none; he undoubtedly leaves behind many dear friends whose friendships he often reminisced about to his children. Charlie grew up in Gary, IN with his family while attending Lew Wallace high where he graduated in 1962 before enlisting into the U.S. Marine Corps. Anyone who knew Charlie/Chuck/Dad/Papa knew how proud he was to have served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1963-1967. Charlie continued his patriotism throughout his life serving in the National Guard from 1986-1988 and most recently, as a member the “U.S. Marine Corps League’s Howlin’ Mad Detachment” located in Hobart, IN where he was named “U.S. Marine of the Year 2012”. While serving as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps league, Charlie was also a member of the Honor Guard. After coming home from serving his country, Charlie joined U.S. Steel where he worked for over 30+ years at the 210 Plate Mill U.S. Steel Gary Works before retiring in 2002. Charlie made lifelong friends while working in the mill and looked forward to the annual golf trips to South Carolina where memories for a lifetime were made; illustrations of these memories still hang on the walls of Chuck’s “man cave” at his home. He had many hobbies throughout the years. Charlie loved to go camping with family and friends; he took many trips to the Ozarks and Gatlinburg. He loved his motorcycle (mom didn’t!). He loved being outdoors and keeping busy. Throughout his retirement, Charlie kept busy with his family and many hobbies. Charlie belonged to a Woodworking club, a remote controlled flying club, a riding club, he participated in “Toys for Tots”. Charlie accomplished the “Bike the Drive” with his son Charlie Jr. and daughter-in-law, Stacie. As previously mentioned, much of Charlie’s retirement was spent serving in the U.S. Marine Corps League. Friends may visit with Charlie’s family on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 12-6 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Funeral service Monday, March 13th at 10 a.m. Burns Funeral Home. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Memorial Scholarship fund being set up in Charles’ name at Purdue Northwest. His legacy will live on by helping defray the education costs for veterans and their families. www.burnsfuneral.com

Charles A. Norrman Sr.

April 1, 1944 - March 8, 2017