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John "Jack" Norblom Sr.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Norblom, John Sr. "Jack" age 78, of Bloomington, died peacefully on June 14, 2008. Preceded in death by parents, Reuben and Gladys (Schaefer). Survived by wife of 58 years, Jane (Baxter); children, Debra (William) Johnson, John (Shawne FitzGerald), Joyce (Ralph Rocha), Terry, Judy Bushey; 8 grandchildren, 2 great- grandchildren; sister, Joyce Halcrow; brother, Roger; brother-in-law, Terry Baxter; along with many loving family and friends. Jack owned Ventco Plumbing and was famous for his kindness and hospitality. In 1980 he followed his passion for good food and opened Sir Jack's Café on Chicago Ave. The quality of the breakfast and lutefisk was legendary as was Jack's affinity for talking politics with his customers. MEMORIAL SERVICE 2PM THURSDAY 6/19 at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis. KAPALA-GLODEK 612-378-1331
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My sympathy to you Jane and your family.

Jane, Judy, Joyce and family you are in my thoughts today. My deepest sympathy to you all.

To the Norblom Family my heartfelt condolences. As a kid I lived two blocks from the Norblom’s & got in on lots of Jack’s great cooking. Without question he & Jane came to John’s & my rescue in the blizzard of 69. It was a day I will never forget. He will be greatly missed.

Out of touch,BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
So, many good memories of all the goodtimes, we spent together.
Our deepest Sympathy to Jane and the Family. OLd Friends,
Roger & Anne

To the family of John Norblom:

Please accept our sympathy for your loss. It was an honor to be with Jack during his final days. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sincerely,
The Fairview Hospice Team

Jack, my buddy! You will be missed, and I am glad that I became your friend, and shared doing jigsaw puzzles with you.
Your friend Joy Joy