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Norman A.

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Holm

December 17, 1920 – November 19, 2012

Obituary

Norman A. Holm, 91, of Ironwood Township, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood.      He was born August Henning Norman Holm in Ironwood on Dec. 17, 1920, son of the late August and Ellen (Ogren) Holm, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1938.      He enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 16, 1940, serving in the ski corps in Alaska and as a member of the 31st Field Artillery Battalion in the European Theater of Operations during World War II, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was honorably discharged on June 30, 1945.      Following his discharge, Norman returned to Ironwood and worked in the Penokee, Montreal and Newport Mines, retiring from White Pine Copper Co. He was also a carpenter and farmer.      He was a former member of Grace Lutheran Church and current member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood, where he belonged to the Men's Club and sang in the church choir. He was also a charter member of the Gogebic Range Ski Club, proud member of Ironwood American Legion Post 5, and former member of Armand DeFelice VFW Post 1823. He enjoyed skiing, fishing, mowing his lawn, camping, traveling, playing cards, and spending time with his family and friends.      Norman was married to Helia Suliin on May 20, 1940, in Fort Smith, Ark. She preceded him in death on March 19, 1980.      He then was married to Laura Swanson Rajala on Nov. 28, 1980, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood. She preceded him in death on Oct. 18, 2011.      Surviving are his three daughters, Sherry Holm, Ironwood, Doreen (Larry) Schaller, Lake Nebagamon, Wis., and Marcia (Nick) Nelson, Ironwood Township; stepchildren, Dennis Rajala, Houston, Tex., and Lenore (Bill) Kirby, Stevens Point, Wis.; grandchildren, Stacey (Jason) Saari, Bryan (Kristen) Nelson, Jennifer (Robert) Edyvean, Kolleen (Richard) Oswskey, Kathy (Blake) Ward, Joann (Robert) Lietha and Amanda Schaller; numerous beloved great-grandchildren that lit up his life, Nick, Allison, Julia, Catelyn, Tanner, Zachary, Sadie, Brooklyn, Brecken, Bryce, Tyler, Greta, Gavin and Nicholas; three stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; four stepgreat-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.      Besides his parents and wives, Norman was preceded in death by a brother, Ray; sister, Margaret French; and stepgranddaughter, Jill Kirby.      Out of respect for his wishes, cremation has taken place.      Memorial services will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 100 W. Midland Ave., in Ironwood, with the Rev. Peggy Rose, pastor,  officiating.         Full military rites will be accorded at the church by the Ironwood American Legion Post 5 Honor Guard.       Luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall.       Private committal and interment will be in Sunset Acres Cemetery, Ironwood Township.       In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Zion Lutheran Church.       Condolences may be expressed to Norman's family online at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.       Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.
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