Born July 16, 1931 in Gilroy CA
Died February 17, 2024 in Stockton
92 years young
Norm will be deeply missed beyond measure. He was one of a kind and held a special place in so many lives.
Norm started adulting when he was just 10 years old, when his little sister Wanda was born. From the moment he saw her, he wanted to take care of her, and he did just that.
When Norm was 22 years old, he went to a Halloween dance in Soulsbyville California, where he met Vivian. They were married 23 days later on November 21st 1954. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year. After getting married, Norm worked in many different jobs doing ranching, mining, excavating and finally landed in manufacturing where his innovations were used across the industry. Norm and Vivian sucessfully ran their company together for the last 45 years. They had three boys and moved all over the west coast including California, Nevada, Idaho, and Oregon, but Lodi is where they called home.
Norm enjoyed going to work everyday, and coming home to his wife, grabbing a handful of mixed nuts, a beer, and sitting on the back patio to puff on a cigar.
Survived by his wife Vivian, children Michael (Debbie), David (Leigh), & Eric (Debby). Sister Wanda Deaton, Sister-in-law Lila Teczon and brother-in-law Ernie (Ada) Steinhauser. Grandchildren Erica, Ashlee, Stacey, and Roxanne. Nieces and nephews Matthew Teczon, Leesah (Dean) Marvin, Tammy Miggelosi, and Julie (Joey) Lovel, David Deaton, Daryl Deaton, Ellina (Jeff) Campbell, Louie Steinhauser Greatgrandchildren Abigail, Brody, & Kayla
Preceded by parents Viola & Milton, Sister Crystal, granddaughter Sylvia and brother-in-law Ruben.
We love you Norm!
SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, February 29th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Wilson family.