Adam Norman Obituary
Adam Norman of North Branch passed away surrounded by his family at Regions Hospital in St. Paul Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the age of 44.
Adam Allan Norman was born on August 30, 1980 to Bruce and Cynthia (Straka) Norman in Montevideo, Minnesota.
He loved fishing and hunting, karaoke and football. He also loved grilling out and family time - playing with the kids, the nieces and nephews, and target shooting at his Mom's house. Adam was a jokester and always smiling. He was the first one to greet you and say "Hello!"
Adam is survived by his fiancee Sarah Goranson and her sons Eddie and Manuel Perales all of North Branch; parents Bruce Norman of Montevideo, Cindy Rogers of Mora, Brian Shufelt of Onamia; brother Matthew Norman of North Branch; sister Rebecca (Tyler) Johnson of Rush City; grandparents Maryann and Richard Straka of Onamia; nieces Morgan, Emma, Abigail, Elizabeth; nephews Elijah, Emmett; many uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Milo Jr. and Marilyn Norman.
There will be a memorial service for family and relatives planned for Adam: 11:00 AM; Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Olson Funeral Chapel of Rush City. Everyone is invited to attend a Celebration of Life to remember and celebrate Adam: 2:00 PM; August 2, 2025, at 51943 Government Road, Rush City.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City, Olson Chapel
www.FuneralAndCremationService.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
115 West 4th St. P.O. Box 1, Rush City, MN 55069
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