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Gerald Richard Norman JR
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Gerald "Butch" Richard Norman JR, 55 of Brainerd M.N Passed away May 13th 2024 Surrounded by his family.
Butch was Born July 29, 1968 to Gerald R Norman Sr and Patricia A Kronschnable.
Butch loved classic cars and Dirt track racing. He was well known for his Nova's and after several years of racing stock cars at North central speedway, he hung up his helmet but could still be found every Saturday evening in the stands with his track family, cheering all the old and new racers on. When not at the track he spent all his time with, His pride and joy, sidekick, best friend and Daughter Ronnie Ann. His welcoming smile, infectious laugh and shoulder to lean on, will be greatly missed by many.
He is survived by His Mother and Step Father, Wally and Patricia Kronschnable. Daughter, Ronnie Ann Norman, Son, Chris Tokkesdal, Bother, Joe (Shawntell) Norman, Sisters, Julie (William) Krutchen, Connie Norman. Step sister Angie (Bob) Martin, Step brother, Thomas Kronschnable, And Several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Father, Gerald Richard Norman Sr, Grandparents Art and Vi Peterson, Sister Brenda Norman, Mother and Father in-law Ronald and Sharon Beach and Brother in-law James Beach, Step sister Melissa Kronschnable.
Please join us in a Celebration of life Saturday June 22nd 2024 from 1:00pm -3:00 pm
At Crow Wing Township Hall / (Barrows)Town Hall.-6930 Cuyuna Ave SW, Brainerd, MN 56401
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
7348 Excelsior Rd., Baxter, MN 56425
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