1935
Norris
2020
Norris Bjorngaard
November 7, 1935 — January 4, 2020
Norris Bjorngaard, 84, died on January 4th, 2020 at home.
Norris was born to Peder and Selma (Veiseth) Bjorngaard in Roscoe Township. He graduated from Wanamingo High School and went on to graduate from St. Olaf College in 1957. After college, he went to work for IBM. While employed, he enlisted and was a sharpshooter in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves from 1958 - 1964.
Norris married Eileen Johnstone on July 18, 1959. They lived in Rochester before moving to Zumbrota in 1966. He was a member of the Zumbrota Lions Club and served on the Zumbrota School Board.
Norrie enjoyed his farm, bowling, watching 4-H, FFA and sporting activities of his children and grandchildren. He especially liked to follow the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Gophers football.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen; children, Michelle (Steve) Sandeen, Susan Ecker (Dennis Klindworth), and David Bjorngaard (Sean Tryder); grandchildren, Rachel Ecker, Lisa Ecker (Johnathan Mielke), Ann and Mary Sandeen; sister, Arlene (Terry) Ostermeier and brother, Pervin (Lois) Bjorngaard.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 7th, from 5-7PM at Mahn Family Funeral Home in Zumbrota. Memorial service will be Wednesday, January 8th, at 11AM at United Redeemer Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with visitation one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Parkinson's Foundation, Goodhue County Fair Board or United Redeemer Lutheran Church.
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN, 55992
560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN, 55992
560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN, 55992
Norris was born to Peder and Selma (Veiseth) Bjorngaard in Roscoe Township. He graduated from Wanamingo High School and went on to graduate from St. Olaf College in 1957. After college, he went to work for IBM. While employed, he enlisted and was a sharpshooter in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves from 1958 - 1964.
Norris married Eileen Johnstone on July 18, 1959. They lived in Rochester before moving to Zumbrota in 1966. He was a member of the Zumbrota Lions Club and served on the Zumbrota School Board.
Norrie enjoyed his farm, bowling, watching 4-H, FFA and sporting activities of his children and grandchildren. He especially liked to follow the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Gophers football.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen; children, Michelle (Steve) Sandeen, Susan Ecker (Dennis Klindworth), and David Bjorngaard (Sean Tryder); grandchildren, Rachel Ecker, Lisa Ecker (Johnathan Mielke), Ann and Mary Sandeen; sister, Arlene (Terry) Ostermeier and brother, Pervin (Lois) Bjorngaard.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 7th, from 5-7PM at Mahn Family Funeral Home in Zumbrota. Memorial service will be Wednesday, January 8th, at 11AM at United Redeemer Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with visitation one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Parkinson's Foundation, Goodhue County Fair Board or United Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Visitation
JAN 7. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN, 55992
Visitation
JAN 8. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
United Redeemer Lutheran Church560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN, 55992
Funeral Service
JAN 8. 11:00 AM (CST)
United Redeemer Lutheran Church560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN, 55992
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