Richard Morris Norgaard was born on October 13, 1929 in Harlan, Iowa to Jens and Anna Norgaard, one of seven children. He died on January 16, 2019 at the age of 89 years, 3 months and 3 days. He graduated from Harlan High School in 1950 where he ran track, played football, and was on the state mile relay team with Don Hopp, Don Klitgaard, and Paul Pauley.
Dick married Irene Mae Wiuff on June 22, 1951 at Bethel Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa. They had five children together.
He was an avid and vocal supporter of Harlan Cyclone Athletics, at times much to the officials' dismay. Dick was a Deacon and Faithful member and servant at Bethel Baptist Church for many years and an active member of Kiwanis while living in Harlan.
He learned two different career trades from family members (electrical from Howard Stewart and masonry from Bud Wiuff). He, in turn, passed those trades on to other family members; his son, Bob, learned the electrical trade and his nephew, Denny, the masonry trade.
He had his own contracting business in Harlan for many years. He helped with the masonry and electrical on what's now known as Elm Crest, and the masonry on the new library, Veteran's Auditorium in Harlan, Shelby County Bank, and dozens of other notable buildings and homes.
Dick and Irene moved to the Des Moines area in 1987, where Dick worked for Elview Construction with his brother-in-law, Bud Wiuff. Irene passed away on September 19, 1990 after 39 years of marriage to Dick.
Dick married Linda Larson on January 2, 1993 at First Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa; they instantly had a much larger family, essentially doubling in size!
Dick and Linda moved to Apache Junction, AZ in the early 2000's and enjoyed many years making memories with friends and family in the Arizona sunshine. Dick and Linda moved back to Iowa in 2017 to be closer to family.
Dick and Linda enjoyed several traveling adventures such as taking a trip to Dick's family's homeland Denmark with cousin Howard Norgaard and wife Elizabeth, taking an Alaskan cruise together, vacationing with family in Hawaii, and traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest with good friends. Although he developed dementia in his later years, he loved to play cards, cherished time with family, and remained a very sweet and gentle man.
In addition to his wife, Linda, Dick is survived by his children Bob Norgaard (Dalene) of Ankeny, Iowa, Brad Norgaard (Julie) of Phoenix, AZ, Brent Norgaard (Mindy) of Sioux Falls, SD, Barry Norgaard (Jennifer) of Polk City, IA, and Beth Mueller (Todd) of Parker, CO. He is also survived by his wife's children, whom he loved dearly and treated as his own, Becky Larson (Bob) of Bettendorf, IA, Jeff Larson (Shelli) of Harlan, Suzy Christensen (Jay) of Harlan, and Dave Larson (Lea) of Harlan, 26 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren, his sisters, Lilas Brockman of Harlan and Alice Stowe of Kearney, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jens and Anna, sisters Dorothy, Fern, and Margorie, brother Don, and his first wife and mother of his 5 children, Irene.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Taylor House Hospice, 3401 E. Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317. Donations will used for assisting patients to experience love and care during their last days.
He will be remembered for his faithful acts of service, his love for his family and friends, and his unwavering trust in and love of God.
Family Will Greet Friends:
JAN 26. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
First Baptist Church
1325 Chatburn
Harlan, IA, US, 51537
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Richard Morris Norgaard please visit our Sympathy Store.
Source: Pauley Jones Funeral Service//Harlan, Iowa
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RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD, 89, of Ankeny (Svcs. 01/26/2019)
OBITUARIES
January 21st, 2019 by Chris Parks
RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD, 89, of Ankeny died Wednesday, January 16th in Des Moines. Memorial services for RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD will be held on Saturday, January 26th at 12:00pm at First Baptist Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.
Family will greet friends on Saturday from 10:30am to Noon prior to services at the Church.
Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.
RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD is survived by:
Wife: Linda (Larson) Norgaard of Ankeny.
Sons: Bob (Dalene) Norgaard of Ankeny. Brad (Julie) Norgaard of Phoenix, AZ. Brent (Mindy) Norgaard of Sioux Falls, SD. Barry (Jennifer) Norgaard of Polk City.
Daughter: Beth (Todd) Muelller of Parker, CO.
Step-Daughters: Becky (Bob) Larson of Bettendorf. Suzy (Jay) Christensen of Harlan.
Step-Sons: Jeff (Shelli) Larson of Harlan. Dave (Lea) Larson of Harlan.
Sisters: Alice Stowe of Kansas City, MO. Lilas Brockman of Harlan.
26 Grandchildren
12 Great-Grandchildren
Source: KJAN Radio Obituraries//January 21st, 2019 by Chris Parks
Dick married Irene Mae Wiuff on June 22, 1951 at Bethel Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa. They had five children together.
He was an avid and vocal supporter of Harlan Cyclone Athletics, at times much to the officials' dismay. Dick was a Deacon and Faithful member and servant at Bethel Baptist Church for many years and an active member of Kiwanis while living in Harlan.
He learned two different career trades from family members (electrical from Howard Stewart and masonry from Bud Wiuff). He, in turn, passed those trades on to other family members; his son, Bob, learned the electrical trade and his nephew, Denny, the masonry trade.
He had his own contracting business in Harlan for many years. He helped with the masonry and electrical on what's now known as Elm Crest, and the masonry on the new library, Veteran's Auditorium in Harlan, Shelby County Bank, and dozens of other notable buildings and homes.
Dick and Irene moved to the Des Moines area in 1987, where Dick worked for Elview Construction with his brother-in-law, Bud Wiuff. Irene passed away on September 19, 1990 after 39 years of marriage to Dick.
Dick married Linda Larson on January 2, 1993 at First Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa; they instantly had a much larger family, essentially doubling in size!
Dick and Linda moved to Apache Junction, AZ in the early 2000's and enjoyed many years making memories with friends and family in the Arizona sunshine. Dick and Linda moved back to Iowa in 2017 to be closer to family.
Dick and Linda enjoyed several traveling adventures such as taking a trip to Dick's family's homeland Denmark with cousin Howard Norgaard and wife Elizabeth, taking an Alaskan cruise together, vacationing with family in Hawaii, and traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest with good friends. Although he developed dementia in his later years, he loved to play cards, cherished time with family, and remained a very sweet and gentle man.
In addition to his wife, Linda, Dick is survived by his children Bob Norgaard (Dalene) of Ankeny, Iowa, Brad Norgaard (Julie) of Phoenix, AZ, Brent Norgaard (Mindy) of Sioux Falls, SD, Barry Norgaard (Jennifer) of Polk City, IA, and Beth Mueller (Todd) of Parker, CO. He is also survived by his wife's children, whom he loved dearly and treated as his own, Becky Larson (Bob) of Bettendorf, IA, Jeff Larson (Shelli) of Harlan, Suzy Christensen (Jay) of Harlan, and Dave Larson (Lea) of Harlan, 26 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren, his sisters, Lilas Brockman of Harlan and Alice Stowe of Kearney, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jens and Anna, sisters Dorothy, Fern, and Margorie, brother Don, and his first wife and mother of his 5 children, Irene.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Taylor House Hospice, 3401 E. Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317. Donations will used for assisting patients to experience love and care during their last days.
He will be remembered for his faithful acts of service, his love for his family and friends, and his unwavering trust in and love of God.
Family Will Greet Friends:
JAN 26. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
First Baptist Church
1325 Chatburn
Harlan, IA, US, 51537
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Richard Morris Norgaard please visit our Sympathy Store.
Source: Pauley Jones Funeral Service//Harlan, Iowa
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RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD, 89, of Ankeny (Svcs. 01/26/2019)
OBITUARIES
January 21st, 2019 by Chris Parks
RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD, 89, of Ankeny died Wednesday, January 16th in Des Moines. Memorial services for RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD will be held on Saturday, January 26th at 12:00pm at First Baptist Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.
Family will greet friends on Saturday from 10:30am to Noon prior to services at the Church.
Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.
RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD is survived by:
Wife: Linda (Larson) Norgaard of Ankeny.
Sons: Bob (Dalene) Norgaard of Ankeny. Brad (Julie) Norgaard of Phoenix, AZ. Brent (Mindy) Norgaard of Sioux Falls, SD. Barry (Jennifer) Norgaard of Polk City.
Daughter: Beth (Todd) Muelller of Parker, CO.
Step-Daughters: Becky (Bob) Larson of Bettendorf. Suzy (Jay) Christensen of Harlan.
Step-Sons: Jeff (Shelli) Larson of Harlan. Dave (Lea) Larson of Harlan.
Sisters: Alice Stowe of Kansas City, MO. Lilas Brockman of Harlan.
26 Grandchildren
12 Great-Grandchildren
Source: KJAN Radio Obituraries//January 21st, 2019 by Chris Parks
Richard Morris Norgaard was born on October 13, 1929 in Harlan, Iowa to Jens and Anna Norgaard, one of seven children. He died on January 16, 2019 at the age of 89 years, 3 months and 3 days. He graduated from Harlan High School in 1950 where he ran track, played football, and was on the state mile relay team with Don Hopp, Don Klitgaard, and Paul Pauley.
Dick married Irene Mae Wiuff on June 22, 1951 at Bethel Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa. They had five children together.
He was an avid and vocal supporter of Harlan Cyclone Athletics, at times much to the officials' dismay. Dick was a Deacon and Faithful member and servant at Bethel Baptist Church for many years and an active member of Kiwanis while living in Harlan.
He learned two different career trades from family members (electrical from Howard Stewart and masonry from Bud Wiuff). He, in turn, passed those trades on to other family members; his son, Bob, learned the electrical trade and his nephew, Denny, the masonry trade.
He had his own contracting business in Harlan for many years. He helped with the masonry and electrical on what's now known as Elm Crest, and the masonry on the new library, Veteran's Auditorium in Harlan, Shelby County Bank, and dozens of other notable buildings and homes.
Dick and Irene moved to the Des Moines area in 1987, where Dick worked for Elview Construction with his brother-in-law, Bud Wiuff. Irene passed away on September 19, 1990 after 39 years of marriage to Dick.
Dick married Linda Larson on January 2, 1993 at First Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa; they instantly had a much larger family, essentially doubling in size!
Dick and Linda moved to Apache Junction, AZ in the early 2000's and enjoyed many years making memories with friends and family in the Arizona sunshine. Dick and Linda moved back to Iowa in 2017 to be closer to family.
Dick and Linda enjoyed several traveling adventures such as taking a trip to Dick's family's homeland Denmark with cousin Howard Norgaard and wife Elizabeth, taking an Alaskan cruise together, vacationing with family in Hawaii, and traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest with good friends. Although he developed dementia in his later years, he loved to play cards, cherished time with family, and remained a very sweet and gentle man.
In addition to his wife, Linda, Dick is survived by his children Bob Norgaard (Dalene) of Ankeny, Iowa, Brad Norgaard (Julie) of Phoenix, AZ, Brent Norgaard (Mindy) of Sioux Falls, SD, Barry Norgaard (Jennifer) of Polk City, IA, and Beth Mueller (Todd) of Parker, CO. He is also survived by his wife's children, whom he loved dearly and treated as his own, Becky Larson (Bob) of Bettendorf, IA, Jeff Larson (Shelli) of Harlan, Suzy Christensen (Jay) of Harlan, and Dave Larson (Lea) of Harlan, 26 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren, his sisters, Lilas Brockman of Harlan and Alice Stowe of Kearney, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jens and Anna, sisters Dorothy, Fern, and Margorie, brother Don, and his first wife and mother of his 5 children, Irene.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Taylor House Hospice, 3401 E. Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317. Donations will used for assisting patients to experience love and care during their last days.
He will be remembered for his faithful acts of service, his love for his family and friends, and his unwavering trust in and love of God.
Family Will Greet Friends:
JAN 26. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
First Baptist Church
1325 Chatburn
Harlan, IA, US, 51537
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Richard Morris Norgaard please visit our Sympathy Store.
Source: Pauley Jones Funeral Service//Harlan, Iowa
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RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD, 89, of Ankeny (Svcs. 01/26/2019)
OBITUARIES
January 21st, 2019 by Chris Parks
RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD, 89, of Ankeny died Wednesday, January 16th in Des Moines. Memorial services for RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD will be held on Saturday, January 26th at 12:00pm at First Baptist Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.
Family will greet friends on Saturday from 10:30am to Noon prior to services at the Church.
Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.
RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD is survived by:
Wife: Linda (Larson) Norgaard of Ankeny.
Sons: Bob (Dalene) Norgaard of Ankeny. Brad (Julie) Norgaard of Phoenix, AZ. Brent (Mindy) Norgaard of Sioux Falls, SD. Barry (Jennifer) Norgaard of Polk City.
Daughter: Beth (Todd) Muelller of Parker, CO.
Step-Daughters: Becky (Bob) Larson of Bettendorf. Suzy (Jay) Christensen of Harlan.
Step-Sons: Jeff (Shelli) Larson of Harlan. Dave (Lea) Larson of Harlan.
Sisters: Alice Stowe of Kansas City, MO. Lilas Brockman of Harlan.
26 Grandchildren
12 Great-Grandchildren
Source: KJAN Radio Obituraries//January 21st, 2019 by Chris Parks
Dick married Irene Mae Wiuff on June 22, 1951 at Bethel Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa. They had five children together.
He was an avid and vocal supporter of Harlan Cyclone Athletics, at times much to the officials' dismay. Dick was a Deacon and Faithful member and servant at Bethel Baptist Church for many years and an active member of Kiwanis while living in Harlan.
He learned two different career trades from family members (electrical from Howard Stewart and masonry from Bud Wiuff). He, in turn, passed those trades on to other family members; his son, Bob, learned the electrical trade and his nephew, Denny, the masonry trade.
He had his own contracting business in Harlan for many years. He helped with the masonry and electrical on what's now known as Elm Crest, and the masonry on the new library, Veteran's Auditorium in Harlan, Shelby County Bank, and dozens of other notable buildings and homes.
Dick and Irene moved to the Des Moines area in 1987, where Dick worked for Elview Construction with his brother-in-law, Bud Wiuff. Irene passed away on September 19, 1990 after 39 years of marriage to Dick.
Dick married Linda Larson on January 2, 1993 at First Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa; they instantly had a much larger family, essentially doubling in size!
Dick and Linda moved to Apache Junction, AZ in the early 2000's and enjoyed many years making memories with friends and family in the Arizona sunshine. Dick and Linda moved back to Iowa in 2017 to be closer to family.
Dick and Linda enjoyed several traveling adventures such as taking a trip to Dick's family's homeland Denmark with cousin Howard Norgaard and wife Elizabeth, taking an Alaskan cruise together, vacationing with family in Hawaii, and traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest with good friends. Although he developed dementia in his later years, he loved to play cards, cherished time with family, and remained a very sweet and gentle man.
In addition to his wife, Linda, Dick is survived by his children Bob Norgaard (Dalene) of Ankeny, Iowa, Brad Norgaard (Julie) of Phoenix, AZ, Brent Norgaard (Mindy) of Sioux Falls, SD, Barry Norgaard (Jennifer) of Polk City, IA, and Beth Mueller (Todd) of Parker, CO. He is also survived by his wife's children, whom he loved dearly and treated as his own, Becky Larson (Bob) of Bettendorf, IA, Jeff Larson (Shelli) of Harlan, Suzy Christensen (Jay) of Harlan, and Dave Larson (Lea) of Harlan, 26 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren, his sisters, Lilas Brockman of Harlan and Alice Stowe of Kearney, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jens and Anna, sisters Dorothy, Fern, and Margorie, brother Don, and his first wife and mother of his 5 children, Irene.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Taylor House Hospice, 3401 E. Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317. Donations will used for assisting patients to experience love and care during their last days.
He will be remembered for his faithful acts of service, his love for his family and friends, and his unwavering trust in and love of God.
Family Will Greet Friends:
JAN 26. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
First Baptist Church
1325 Chatburn
Harlan, IA, US, 51537
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Richard Morris Norgaard please visit our Sympathy Store.
Source: Pauley Jones Funeral Service//Harlan, Iowa
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RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD, 89, of Ankeny (Svcs. 01/26/2019)
OBITUARIES
January 21st, 2019 by Chris Parks
RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD, 89, of Ankeny died Wednesday, January 16th in Des Moines. Memorial services for RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD will be held on Saturday, January 26th at 12:00pm at First Baptist Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.
Family will greet friends on Saturday from 10:30am to Noon prior to services at the Church.
Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.
RICHARD MORRIS NORGAARD is survived by:
Wife: Linda (Larson) Norgaard of Ankeny.
Sons: Bob (Dalene) Norgaard of Ankeny. Brad (Julie) Norgaard of Phoenix, AZ. Brent (Mindy) Norgaard of Sioux Falls, SD. Barry (Jennifer) Norgaard of Polk City.
Daughter: Beth (Todd) Muelller of Parker, CO.
Step-Daughters: Becky (Bob) Larson of Bettendorf. Suzy (Jay) Christensen of Harlan.
Step-Sons: Jeff (Shelli) Larson of Harlan. Dave (Lea) Larson of Harlan.
Sisters: Alice Stowe of Kansas City, MO. Lilas Brockman of Harlan.
26 Grandchildren
12 Great-Grandchildren
Source: KJAN Radio Obituraries//January 21st, 2019 by Chris Parks
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