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Richard Nordenberg Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 6 to Nov. 14, 2009.

RICHARD 'DICK' NORDENBERG
LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND
GREAT-GRANDFATHER
ROCKFORD - Richard "Dick" Nordenberg, 74, of Rockford died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in his home. Born Oct. 18, 1935, in Rockford, the son of Gilbert and Helen (Trush) Nordenberg. Married Susan Fitzgerald on March 7, 1959, in Rockford. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Retired in 1984 after 26 years as a Rockford firefighter. Former EAP coordinator for city of Rockford, member Bethesda Covenant Church, YMCA Retired Men's Club and Northern Illinois Rifle and Pistol Club. Avid muskie fisherman and sportsman. Survived by wife, Susan, of Rockford; children, Chris Nordenberg, Cheri (Todd) Crull and Dave (Denise) Nordenberg, all of Rockford; grandchildren, Nolan Nordenberg, Sarah and Jason Crull and Ryne Nordenberg; great-granddaughter, Kayley; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by two brothers; and three sisters.Service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Bethesda Covenant Church, 2101 E. State St., with the Rev. David Lindfors officiating. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the church, and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bethesda Covenant Church or American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231. To share a memory or private condolence, visit olsonfh.com.

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November 12, 2009

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November 8, 2009

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Steve Matzke

November 12, 2009

So sorry to hear about brother Dicks passing. He was a great man and fellow firefighter. My condolences to the family.

Harriet (Arkyaunt) Glaab

November 8, 2009

I am also from the Polite chat room, was asked by a woman who went to school with Smokey (as we called Dick) to help get him into our chat room. From that time on we enjoyed his visits and chats. Smokey will be missed by his friends on line, and our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Sue, and the rest of his loving family.

Joyce Pankowski

November 8, 2009

Sue, and Family, though we never knew Dick or Smokey, as we called him,, we enjoyed the years that we had to chat with him... Our little group was overcome tonight, when we found that our Smokey has passed... He will be missed by his friends in Polite

MaryAnn (Sunnyfl) Fabich

November 8, 2009

We were blessed to have met and chatted with Dick (smokey on line)over the past few years in the Polite chatroom and in frequent emails. He was always a sweet and gentle person and we have missed him since his illness took him away from his keyboard. Our condolences to Sue and the family.

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Jack Collins

November 8, 2009

Sue and family. I am saddened to hear about Dick's passing. Dick helped change my life and will always think of him. May God bless all of you during your time of sorrow.

Betty Hall

November 7, 2009

Even tho" I didn't know him personally I knew his son Chris, grandson Nolan and daughter-in-law Sandy Nordenberg.
You have my sibcere condolences.

November 7, 2009

To the Family of Dick I send my Condolences. I just saw his son Chris. Dick and I were friends for a long time. I am so sorry for your loss, May God Bless and watch over your family.

Cookie Noordwal

Lon Swanson

November 6, 2009

Sue, I pray God's peace for you and your family at this time. Always knew I'd get a good welcome and great hand shake and smile from Dick at Bethesda. May you know the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Brian Carlson

November 6, 2009

I remember sleeping over at your house with Dave and playing Hulk,Spiderman or Star Wars. I am very sorry for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. It was a honor to know Dick and be on the same Fire Department that he was a part of. His involvement in the EAP showed his continued support to the Fire Department and most importantly the well being of his fellow brothers. Rest in peace Brother Dick Nordenberg.

Susan Peters-Zillhart

November 6, 2009

I'll never forget the day Cheri and Todd got married and Mr. Nordenberg's tuxedo ripped. He made a telephone call to the tuxedo company informing them they needed to deliver a tuxedo to the church; the guy on the other end of the phone was obviously having difficulty understanding directions of how to get to the church. (This was 1984 and there was no such thing as MapQuest or GPS systems). Mr. Nordenberg exclaimed; "It's the church with the big steeple, You can't miss it!" It was hilarious; I guess you had to be there. Everyone laughed because we were all trying to get ready for the wedding. Mr. Nordenberg was well known in our neighborhood growing up as kids and he was always known as a well respected man. He will be greatly missed. With deepest sympathy to the family.

Susan Peters-Zillhart (grew up on Cardinal Lane)
Tucson, AZ

PAUL PIRRELLO

November 6, 2009

so sorry for your loss. Dick and I worked together many years on the fire department. We always had a great time.

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