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Norm Parker

Obituary

Norm Parker Iowa City, IA Norm Parker, died on January 13, 2014 at the University of Iowa Hospital. He was 72. Norm was born on October 9, 1941 in Detroit to George E. & Margery F. (Stone) Parker. Norm coached college football for 48 years, retiring after the 2011 season. Norm served as the...

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JERRY BOKINA

James 4:8 draw close to God and he will draw close to you.

Norm was also a great high school classmate and will be missed by all that knew him......Dave Newbery

Norm Parker...a great man and a great coach. I had the honor of being a teammate of Norm's at Eastern Michigan University and the privilege of coaching with him at St. John's High School in Ypsilanti. Norm was an outstanding leader, even at a young age. We had some special athletes to coach and Norm never let the rest of the coaches forget how fortunate we were to be coaching these great kids. Norm was always proud of his time at St. John's High School. It served as a launch to an amazing...

A friend from long, long ago. May all the wonderful memories bring your family comfort during this difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda and the entire family.

Coach Parker was a great Coach and a Great man, from whom I learn much about both football and life. Truly a tough gentleman which is rear in our society.

One of the most humble and respected men I ever met. RIP my friend...I'm comforted knowing your now with your best friend Jeff!

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.