March 22, 2021 at 5:38 p.m.
Herald Norman Petersen
Herald Norman Petersen
Born in Kenosha on Dec. 30, 1941 to Harold Herbert and Virginia Barbara (Houtsinger) Petersen.
After graduating from Bradford High School, he served in the Navy stationed in Port Smith, New Hampshire.
Norm had a talent for drawing and was encouraged to enroll in drafting classes at Kenosha Technical Institute in Kenosha. After two classes his instructor recommended Norm to his employer. He was hired immediately at OMC (Outboard Marine Corporation) in Waukegan, Ill. Norm a C.A.E. Production Designer retired after 33 years of service with OMC. OMC became Bombardier Motor Corporation and Norm came out of retirement and worked a few years for them. He was recognized as the inventor on several patents throughout the years.
He retired in Boulder Junction, where he enjoyed spending time with family and friends fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, playing billiards and riding his motorcycle. He was a member of Duck’s Unlimited.
Norm is survived by his daughter, Kim (Steven) Palmer of Illinois, his sons, Daniel (Sharon) Petersen of Nevada and Jon (Chris) Petersen of Florida; his granddaughter, Ashley of Arizona; his grandson Zachary of Florida and his great-grandsons, Dominic and Greyson, Arizona.
In addition to his parents, Norm was preceded in death by his brother, Vernon Gilbert Petersen.
A memorial service honoring Norm’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 7400 39th Avenue. Inurnment with full military honors will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association at https://diabetes.org would be appreciated by the family.
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