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Norman Sernick Obituary
Norman H. Sernick Lansing Age 77, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2009 in Lansing, MI. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Louis and Ethel Sernick on March 1, 1932. He joined the U.S. Army Corps and was placed into active duty August 1952. He was assigned to the 3rd Armored Division serving in the Korean Conflict, earning 2 Bronze Stars, United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Medal. He was a member of Congregation Shaarey Zedek and graduated from MSU in 1956. Norm was a partner with Morris Auto Parts and held season tickets for over 50 years for Spartan football, basketball and hockey. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 beautiful years, Shirleyetta; sons, Larry (Cathy) Sernick and Jeffrey (Brenda) Sernick; beloved grandchildren, Alex, Rebecca, Chelsie, Colin, and Jeremy Sernick; and brother, Milton (Judy) Sernick. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 1924 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, with Rabbi Amy Bigman and Cantor Pamela Schiffer officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Norman's memory to Congregation Shaarey Zedek or the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman Sernick
September 1, 2009
Sorry to read about Norm. We are in Holland for several weeks and read about Norm in the GR Press. Always remembered his Spartan Spirit. Also thanks to Larry for the card about our 50th., and we miss the old neighborhood too.
Ralph and Susan Swan
Bryn Swan Challacombe
August 28, 2009
Larry, Jeff and Mrs. Sernick,
I am so sorry to learn of Norm's passing. My heartfelt condolences. I can still see him in the TV room of your Hayford house (and me growing up on Gay Lane!!!!). The Groesbeck days. He stands out as one of the most polite, kind and personable people I have ever met. I am sure he will be sorely missed.
Bryn Swan Challacombe [email protected]
Roselyn Cruthis
August 26, 2009
Shirleyetta,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope many happy memories will help you through this terrible time.
ELIZABETH KITCHENS
August 26, 2009
Shirleyetta: My prqyers are with you in this sad time of Norm's unexpected death. You & I go all the way back to Pop Green's home room at good ole Sexton High. Such great memories of all the times we shared during high school & of happy times spent at parties at your parent's home.
John Thias
August 26, 2009
Larry, on behalf of the Thias family, we send our condolences. Although I personally have been removed from Lansing for 28 years, I will always have my roots there. Peggy and I have you in our thoughts.
John Thias
thiasj@surewest,net
John Thias
August 26, 2009
Larry, on behalf of the Thias family, we send our condolences. Although I personally have been removed from Lansing for 28 years, I will always have my roots there. Peggy and I have you in our thoughts.
John Thias
Michael Yessick
August 25, 2009
Mrs. Sernick, Jeff, and Larry-
With deep sympathy- I remember my Hayford childhood days with the fondest memories of the Sernick Family.
Bonnie Jay
August 25, 2009
To the family of Norm, I recently was introduced to Norm in our exercise class and he was a wonderful man. I enjoyed how he always kept us on time and was the "official counter" for our different exercises. He will be missed. My condolences to all of you.
Maureen Hall
August 25, 2009
Dear Shirleyetta, Larry and the entire Sernick Family,
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband, father and grandfather. I remember so many special times with Norm at MSU Wharton and sporting events. I am also truly sorry that I cannot be there in person to offer my support and condolences. Norm was a very remarkable man and I am honored to have been able to call him my friend. My love to all of you...Maureen "Mo" Hall
Gregg Worden
August 25, 2009
Larry and family, please accept our conddolences. I worked with norm at meridian auto years ago along with living in the same neighborhood and attending Eastern. norm was such a pleasure to work with, always smiling and such a possitive attidude.Again our condolences.
Melissa DalCorobbo
August 25, 2009
Sernick Family -
I feel blessed to have known Norm during my years at the MAC. He was so bright and positive, a highlight to my day always. I am glad I was able to see his smiling face after his workout on my last trip to East Lansing. While time and distance separate us, know your family is close to my heart. Much love and many blessings to you all.
Always,
Melissa L. DalCorobbo
August 25, 2009
Shirleyetta, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. Sara Zeko
Brock Howard
August 25, 2009
Larry (and Sernick family)
You have my deepest sympathy. He's the only person at the MAC I called "Mr."
Chip Rogers
August 25, 2009
Shirleyetta, Larry and Jeff,
Please accept our condolences. Even after 34 years the Sernick family is remembered with respect and affection.
Your former Hayford Street neighbors.
Chip, Terri, Maureen, Shannon, Erin and Kerry Rogers
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