Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Jun 3, 1938 - Jul 11, 2025
Mary, we are so sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. We are wishing you cherished memories and the strength,hope and love of family and friends to help you through.
Craig and Michele Hopkins
July 25, 2025 | Davison, MI | Acquaintance
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tina Patton
July 15, 2025 | Spring Hill, FL | Neighbor
I met Norm as a member of the northern ag-group meeting of the minds. Always smiling and cheerful, he was a huge supporter and advocate for MTU, MSU, forestry and natural resources. I graduated from MTU in 1969 in Forestry , so we had a connection. I worked for the DNR Forest Management Div. He loved sharing stories and wisdom and respected the experiences and knowledge of others. As we aged and retired, the meeting became less of a natural resources and ag cooperative and more of a personal...
Thomas Stone
July 14, 2025 | Indian River, MI | Friend
I'm so very sorry for your loss Terry and Rick (and families). Rest assured he's no longer suffering in the confusion that comes with that disease. All my love. Peace.
Caroline Ezop
July 14, 2025 | Pleasant Ridge, MI
Norm was a wonderful friend and neighbor for the past 9 years. When he and Mary moved into our complex, it didn't take long for us to hook up. We would have many long conversations about so many subjects. It was my pleasure to listen to his stories, and he had plenty. When he and Mary went to Florida, for the winter, we would continue our conversations over the phone. Karen and I will miss him, but we know he is now pain free. To Mary, Terry, and Rick, may your many wonderful memories...
Rod and Karen McKinnis
July 14, 2025 | Frankenmuth, MI | Neighbor
I will always think fondly of Norm and the times we all were together in Timber Pines. Norm was so helpful in the Snowbird Club. Ken and I feel blessed to have had him as a friend.
Kit Spring
July 14, 2025 | Grand Rapids, MI | Friend
Mary and family—-May the good memories of days gone by ease your pain from of the loss of Norm. Norm was an integral part of our inter-agency Ag/Natural Resources retirees group always adding important perspectives and information. He will be missed.
Mel Matchett
July 13, 2025 | Elk Rapids, MI | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ed & Laurie Rejc
July 13, 2025 | MI | Friend
Norman Remington
Frankenmuth, MI
Norman Warner Remington, age 87 passed away peacefully at home in Frankenmuth, Michigan on July 11, 2025 from Alzheimer’s Dementia.
Norm was born in Flint, Michigan on June 3, 1938, the son of the late Warner and Leona (Neal) Remington. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary (Shriner), his daughter, Terry, his son, Richard, his grandson, Matthew (Jessica) Comben, great-grandson, Benjamin and his sister, Norma Lee Stuart.
He graduated from Davison High School in 1956. He studied for two years at Michigan State University, then transferred to Michigan Technological University and was a 1961 graduate of the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science. He began his 34-year career with the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division in 1963. His career with the MDA allowed Norm and family to live, explore and enjoy many locations in the state of Michigan. He began as an inspector working with a cereal leaf beetle and nursery inspection program in Three Oaks, Michigan. From 1964 to 1972 Norm was the district inspector in Escanaba responsible for all divisions, and many departmental activities in the Upper Peninsula and three northern counties in Lower Michigan. Norm became the assistant regional supervisor in Frankenmuth in 1972 where he was responsible for program activities in the thumb area until 1980. In 1980 to 1989 Norm was the programs administrator in Lansing where he was the assistant to the division director. In 1989 Norm made the choice to take a cut in pay to get a view of the bay and he and Mary moved to Traverse City. From then until his retirement in 1997, Norm was the regional manager responsible for the supervision of departmental activities in the northern 33 counties of the state. While in this position, he was the first recipient of the Michigan Department of Agriculture Commission Excellence Award in 1994. In addition to being named Mason of the Year in 2001, Norm was inducted into the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science’s Honor Academy in 2002.
Norm’s love of nature was shared with friends and family through camping, hunting, fishing, canoeing and birding. He loved the Upper Peninsula, especially “Camp Norm.” He was also an excellent tennis player. Norm enjoyed technology from the early years of the internet and shared his knowledge with his colleagues and family. He loved socializing with everyone of all ages. After retirement, Norm and Mary enjoyed traveling and spent their winters in Spring Hill, Florida but always returned to Norm’s favorite spot, Michigan for the warmer months.
Memorial Service will take place on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Frankenmuth United Methodist Church, 346 Vates St., Frankenmuth, Michigan. Rev. Ryan Wenburg will officiate. Cremation has taken place. Norman’s family will receive visitors at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association or Michigan Tech University.
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