Norman G. Bonneville Jr.

Norman G. Bonneville Jr.

Norman Bonneville Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 24, 2009.
Norman G. Bonneville Jr., 84, passed away at the Golden Living Center in Camp Hill on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. He was born in Harrisburg on September 15, 1924, to Carrie L. (Stemler) and Norman G. Bonneville, and married Elsie J. Gutekunst of Harrisburg on April 1, 1944. His grandson, Richard Bonneville Jr., precedes him in death. Norman is survived by wife Elsie; sons Richard Bonneville Sr. and wife Kay of New Cumberland, Pa., Robert Bonneville and wife Jean of Lebanon, Pa.; brother Richard Bonneville of Camp Hill, Pa.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. After graduating from William Penn High School in 1942, he served in the U.S. Army. He joined the Harrisburg City Police in 1952. Norman served as head of the Police Athletic League, and went on to become head of the Juvenile Division, and as acting Chief of Police. He retired from the position of assistant chief in 1980. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross. Arrangements entrusted to Auer Cremation Services of Pennsylvania Inc., Harrisburg.

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Virginia Fisher

February 18, 2009

Leonard and I are very sorry for your loss. Ginny Reese Fisher

Debra Christian

January 24, 2009

Elsie and family I Debra as well as my mother Dianna,my brother John111,and my sister Denise,and my Aunt Dorthy are very saddened and sorry for your loss My father John r Christian was a Hbg police Detective killed in the line of duty april 1978 He Loved His Job,Family.And his many cherished friends through the hbg police dept I as well as the rest of my family can appreciate and are very thankful for his many years of service.we know how painful and difficult this is for your family.friends and loved ones may your many happy memories help you in this difficult time Norman as well as your family will be forever remembered and in our thoughts and prayers

Michael Butler

January 24, 2009

To Elsie and Family, I was so sorry to read in this mornings paper of the passing of Acting Chief of Police, Norman G. Bonneville, Jr. He was a great man and one of my mentors when I joined the Harrisburg Police Department in August of 1969. I was 18 years old and a Police Cadet. At that time I was assigned to the Juvenile Division under the command of then Lieutenant Bonneville. Under his direction I was taught the old school of police work to talk with people and treat them the same way as you would want to be treated. With his training and those under his command I was able to suceed and climbed to the rank of Lieutenant when I retired in January of 2001. He was one of the several individuals that I attribute to my success. Know that he is in a better place and at peace.

Peter Hodge

January 24, 2009

Bob:
Sorry for your loss. My mom passed to glory on Tuesday.

wayne keller

January 24, 2009

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

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