Michael Alden Norell
Michael Alden Norell
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Michael Norell Obituary
Michael was an actor, writer and producer that enjoyed worthwhile memberships in the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Writers Guild of America West, Actors Equity Association and Sigma Delta Chi. In 1990 he won the Writers Guild Award for Longform.
Michael was preceded in death by both parents, his brother, James and his first wife, Liz. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Cynthia Ann Cherbak of Toluca Lake, CA; daughter, Chelsea Cherbak Norell of Eagle Rock, CA and son, James Cherbak Norell of West Los Angeles, CA.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Haky/Georgiana Centre County Funeral Home. Services are private per the request of the family. An online guestbook may be signed and condolences left for the family at www.hakygeorgianafh.com
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Edward Dunn
September 28, 2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday.
James Smith
September 28, 2025
A man that inspired countless number of folks to go into firefighters.
Steve Turney
June 10, 2025
Rest in Peace Cap. KMG365
Jay Straw
May 18, 2025
Mike Norell was born In Idaho, but was from Huntingdon, PA. Cool stuff.
KMG-365
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William Goldbeck
February 17, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Linda Parisi
September 7, 2024
Rest in peace Mr Norrell
Linda Parisi
September 7, 2024
Love watching Michael Norrell in emergency that was a great show and he was great actor.
Tim Kauble
August 17, 2024
love your work...still watch Emergency every weekend
Tammy Billings
May 17, 2024
He played such a memorable character and from his interviews that i read he seemed to be quite a character as well. RIP and God bless him and his family
Emergency Fan
May 17, 2024
Captain Stanley-you were the best. You truly cared about your crew, and were like a father to them. Captain Hank Stanley has returned to quarters-KMG-365.
Robert Law
December 28, 2023
My condolences to the family of Michael Norrell. He will be missed. RIP Captain Stanley
Fani Bissas
December 6, 2023
Rest in peace. I loved to watch Emergency when I was young.
Nancy Horner
November 30, 2023
Mike and I corresponded for many years and he helped me to get in touch with Jim Page, who sent me a copy of his book about paramedics to help me with research. He was charming, smart, and loads of fun to chat with. Of course, I also loved Emergency! and thought his scripts were the best. I will miss his sense of humor and his book recommendations. He was an absolute delight. Rest in Peace, Mike.
Cathy Gabriel
October 26, 2023
I LOVED him on Emergency!! I loved both he and Chet Kelly, (AKA, Tim Donnelly)
Deborah C Alfonso
October 8, 2023
I watched Emergency all my life I'm 61 now and I'm still watching it. DEBORAH ALFONSO.
Emergency Fan
October 8, 2023
Emergency Fan. Sorry to hear of your death. You were the best Cap of the series. KMG-365
Michael Shai
October 8, 2023
I was surprised to see that you have passed!! I watch Emergency! 3 times daily. Great program while you as Capt. Stanley was the best. RIP Mike, KMG365 out..
Z. Fay Sheridan
September 4, 2023
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Long time Fan Still watch reruns of the show. RiP Z Fay Sheridan
Carol Deutenberg
August 31, 2023
Enjoy his acting on Emergency. So easy going. A program I can watch with my son.
Robbin Grubich
August 29, 2023
Mike.my childhood memories of being on set multiple times with mom, your hairstylist, and getting to be around you and all the cast brings joy to my heart. You were always kind to everyone you met. The world is a sadder place without you, Tim, Julie and Bobby. RIP ❤
Andrea Hassanen
July 17, 2023
I wish that I had had the opportunity to meet you and speak with someone I greatly admired. I am sorry your not here to brighten the our world anymore.
Tony Krueger
July 5, 2023
Thanks for the great memories Mr Norell. Being a boy of 10 years old back in 1972 watching emergency was so great.And now I'm 61 years old.Thank you kindly.My prayers go out to your family sir.
Vince Frabotta
June 24, 2023
He was a real good guy and had the perfect voice for station 51 captain.Thanks for the memories when I watch the episodes.
Jane Brand
June 20, 2023
Rest in peace and God bless you and your family. Your voice when I heard it as a little girl when my dad was away reminded me of my dad's voice and calmed me down. Loved your work on emergency and the movies "The Incident"and "Incident in a small town". Thank you for everything ❤
Sherry Davidson
June 16, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear of Michael Norell. Prayers for all of the family and friends. I enjoyed watching Emergency, in the seventies and watching re-runs now on feTv. Great show with great actors and actresses.
Mr. Jr.
June 15, 2023
My Condolences.
Ron Warren
June 13, 2023
Capt. it is because of your show and the impact it had on me that I am celebrating my 40th year as a Firefighter/EMT. Thanks again for the memories.
dana giardina
June 12, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss watching emergency tv. My favorite tv show. Emergency see it IMDb. You will be miss all.
Patricia Nichols
June 7, 2023
I totally adored him on EMERGENCY. I know he had a script, but I could tell that he was that same kind of man off camera. He was always witty, and so caring about his crew at station 51. He will always be in my prayers. i will hear that MKG 365 over and over again. RIP Cap.
Bill Cleveland
June 5, 2023
Rip captain
Emergency! Fan from Colorado.
June 3, 2023
Number1!!!!!!! Emergency! Capt. Henry "Hank" Stanley.
You - Great Actor - Michael Norell in my heart!! :)
Patricia Peters
June 2, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
marlene F dan
June 2, 2023
missyou
Catherine Buckles
June 2, 2023
May God comfort all who love and miss him, and may he Rest in Paradise. Emergency! was a cherished part of my growing up years. I'm so proud of everyone involved for the difference they made in expanding the paramedic program across the country, responsible for saving so many lives. And this is but a small part of his legacy of a life well-lived.
Pete Dunn
June 2, 2023
Condolences to the family of Michael Norell. Thank you for being a TV Captain on Emergency! and thank you for being a real U S Army Captain serving our country. Salute and Taps
Amy Gossman
June 2, 2023
You were a wonderful Actor, your zest for life showed with each episode of my beloved show EMERGENCY fly high my friend.
Deborah Sizemore
June 1, 2023
I am heartbroken to hear of Michael´s passing. I loved watching him on Emergency. The character he played was such a kind and caring man. He was made for that role. I thank God for blessing us with this talented man. I pray for comfort for his family and also all the remaining members of his Emergency family. I was never able to meet him but he is in my heart. Time to sign off Captain Stanley, KMG365
God bless you.
Frank Willis
June 1, 2023
RIP Captain Stanley
Diane Nicol
June 1, 2023
RIP Captain Stanley, I still watch Emergency, Thank you for many many years of good Television. Now is your time to rest. God Bless you.
Vince M
May 31, 2023
Hey Cap I guess Chet was causing havoc on the other side as he needed to be put in place! Forever in reruns as you touched many people's hearts more than you can ever imagine!! Sincere condolences to Mike's family, his co-stars and countless fans........
DIANE
May 31, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Yvette Cano
May 31, 2023
Mike Norell was a hero to me when I was a kid, the Emergency series did so much for the Emergency responders. I am deeply saddened by his death. Good journey sir. Thank you for everything.
Janet O'Ferrell
May 31, 2023
So sorry for you loss, Will be in my thoughts.
Philiplape fan of emergency
May 30, 2023
I will always remember michael for his roll and capten standly of station 51 and kmg 365 and say hi to Judy aka Dixie macall for us capten
Mark Sweet
May 30, 2023
I'm very sorry to hear about actor Michael Norell's death. I remember him from the days he was on Emergency Squad 51 TV show. I watched that show back when I was growing up and it was an excellent show. I recently saw the 50th anniversary show of Emergency and it took me back a long way. Mr. Norell did an excellent job playing Gage & DeSoto's fire captain Hank Stanley. He was a great actor and will be sorely missed.
Colton
May 30, 2023
Was blessed to have met the man where he resided. He was the most humble and caring man. Emergency was one of my favorite shows growing up and when I learned he lived in my town I couldn´t have been more excited. He was just excited to meet people and see how the current fire service had changed. Rest in peace Capt
DeDe Duncan-Valenzuela
May 30, 2023
We still watch Emergency to this day. MKG 365 - can still hear his voice call out the response. RIP Captain
Stephanie Schell
May 30, 2023
Will be remembered for your acting and writing.
Ben Masters
May 30, 2023
Having just heard of the passing at 85 of Michael Norell, I'd like to say that while it is sad that he has passed on, the blessing is that we have all of his most famous work, Emergency! (that hit 1972-77 NBC medical/action series), on DVD to enjoy; the reason why this is a blessing is because many deceased stars do not have all of their most famous roles on DVD. Personally, I more have enjoyed him being Capt. Hank Stanley on Emergency! than I ever would have any of today's leaders of fictional fire stations.
Again, RIP to one of classic television's greatest leading characters.
Stephanie Schell
May 29, 2023
Remember watching the show "Emergency!" when I was growing up.
Bix Fisher
May 29, 2023
I don't know what to say. Never met Michael, just a fan of Emergency. That show along with Adam-12 pushed me into a career of law enforcement. I still have all the episodes of Emergency on my DVR. His humor and character in that show alone tells me all I need to know about him. I am deeply saddened as I know probably tens of thousands fans, not to mention family that know, admired and loved him. God bless, be strong, and at least those of us who knew him as Captain Stanley can enjoy him forever.
May 29, 2023
Sincere condolences to the Norell family, truly sorry for your loss, May God give strength and comfort to you all.
Bill Cleveland
May 29, 2023
Rip capt Stanley
faith/brad tobin/herscot
May 28, 2023
Dear Norell Family my beau Brad and I would like to extend our condolences's to the family.he'll surely be missed very much and may he rest in peace.best faith/brad
Carlton Cuse
May 28, 2023
I knew Michael as a writer. He wrote for us on Nash Bridges and was a really brilliant writer, especially for the character of Nash Bridges’ dad. He was a truly wonderful human being, deeply creative, and so fun to work with in the writers room. Rest in peace. You brought us light and joy and will be deeply missed.
- Carlton Cuse, Creator, Nash Bridges
May 28, 2023
Great actor, may God bring you comfort.
May 28, 2023
Condolences goes out to the Norell family. May God grant you peace of mind and comfort to cope with your loss.
May 28, 2023
thank you for great memories RIP
Deb Engel
May 28, 2023
To Michael Norell aka Captain Hank Stanley - Station 51. So many people have left messages here that expressed my feelings rather succinctly. For many of us Captain Stanely will never die - he is immortalized on film. We can pop in an Emergency! DVD and watch you come to life. To Mike Norell, actor, writer, husband, father and friend - thank you for sharing your acting and writing talents with us and for being a part of a television show that was the catalyst that helped change the face of emergency medicine forever. May the universe keep you safe and may your family know how much you were loved and valued. May they know peace in their hearts. "Captain Stanley - in quarters; KMG-365."
May 28, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stuart McFeeters, Ph.D.
May 28, 2023
I really enjoyed his many performances as Captain Stanley on Emergency! and as well, his non-acting contributions to the show. He was a fine actor, who really made it easy to believe that he could lead a fire station. Many have viewed that show, and were moved to become firefighters or paramedics, and they have saved countless lives. What a fine testament, to a fine actor.
My condolences to the family.
May 27, 2023
Number 1!!!!!! Emergency! Captain Henry "Hank" Stanley. You were great actor Michael Norell!!! in my heart.
Emergency! Fan from Colorado
Gail Hillhouse
May 27, 2023
I am so saddened to just now find out this beautiful person is no longer on earth with us! May our Lord be with his family and friends!
Gail Hillhouse
Rhonda Owen
May 27, 2023
What a great actor. Mr. Norell will be greatly missed. May God comfort his family and all of his co stars.
Odie Braunm
May 27, 2023
May GOD be with the Norell family at this time. Michael WAS and ALWAY WILL BE THE CAPTIAN OF STATION 51. He made us all laugh when he called certain people TWITS. KMG 365 10 - 4 OVER AND OUT
Doug Miller
May 27, 2023
Watching Emergency every week was the highlight of my young life, and having the toys from the show as well. Mr. Norell was a great actor to play Captain Stanley. Even though he was acting you'd swear he was a real life Firefighter. May you rest in peace sir.
Karen Robbins
May 27, 2023
Michael Norell´s work has been immortalized on all those episodes of Emergency that we can continue to enjoy. I watched Emergency as a kid when it first aired, and as an adult I´m amazed at how well-cast it was. Mike was in the right place at the right time. He was a man of many talents; an actor, screenwriter and producer. His character was part boss, part father, part counselor, and he directed the various units at a fire with authority as one would expect a battalion chief would. His voice could be soothing, commanding, sarcastic and fun-loving. He had an honest face and a heartwarming smile. He shall be greatly missed by all.
I hope he rests peacefully now, and that his family receives comfort from the love all of us had for Michael Norell.
May 27, 2023
R.I.P cap. KMG365
Sean Potter
May 27, 2023
To Michael's family you're my sincere condolences in the loss he played an excellent role
IMH
May 27, 2023
My condolences to the family. He was an incomparable roll model to so many via his roll as Captain Stanley. Eternal rest grant unto him and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. KMG365
Joyce Gonzalez
May 27, 2023
Great Actor. we watched Emergency every week . Your with the Angels now .
Stephen Kronmuller
May 27, 2023
Rest in peace Captain. Your influence on my life and career will always remain with me.
Joyce Adams
May 27, 2023
Thank you for the program Emergency. My dad was a fire chief and help start the local volunteer fire department in our town. He loved that job.
Darryl Feth
May 27, 2023
Forever Captain Stanley,RIP
Diana Patton
May 27, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Diane Garcia
May 27, 2023
To a True gentleman and Beautiful Soul. God Bless. Ride that Engine in Heaven
Chris Stansfield
May 27, 2023
RIP Captain Stanley. KMG365.
MRy Nichter
May 27, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pete Martin
May 26, 2023
RIP. KMG365 clear.
Elizabeth Bell
May 26, 2023
R.I.P. Mr Michael
Steve Wehner
May 26, 2023
Thanks Cap for being an inspiration.. KMG 365
May 26, 2023
The Best!!!
KEVIN HUDSON
May 26, 2023
Rest in peace Capt. You always can be my favorite captain Stanley. Because of you and my favorite 3 other stars on the show got me in the Medical field. I watch Emergency every night. Have an awesome rest sir.
Tony Sepanski
May 26, 2023
Thank you to Capt. Stanley for not only providing me with an opportunity to watch "Emergency" throughout my childhood, but even more importantly providing me a template for a good, sound leader of teams that I use to this day.
KMG 365, Cap!
Michele Brown
May 26, 2023
One of my EMS icons died one week before EMS week. Thanks for inspiring my career. He will be remembered by all of us in EMS and Fire forever.
Teresa Gates
May 26, 2023
Rest in Peace & God bless your soul
May 26, 2023
Very sad. A piece of my childhood has been sent to heaven.
Steve Williams
May 26, 2023
"EMERGENCY!" was a great show, in part due to Mr. Norell's portrayal of Captain Stanley "Cap". Prayers for his family and may "Cap" rest in His eternal peace.
Anthony Drummond
May 26, 2023
My Condolences to a great Captain Stanley as a roll as KMG365 In Emergency! To the family my Condolences he is with the Lord Jesus God Bless
Caroline Peoples
May 26, 2023
So sorry to hear of Mike Norrells passing. He played "Cap" on Emergency so well. He will be missed. Condolences to his family.
Steven S. Greene
May 26, 2023
Capt. Stanley was the the model for a great captain. He was invested in his personnel and always looked for the good in everyone and every situation.
May his memory always be for a blessing and may he Rest in Peace.
William Kramer Jr
May 26, 2023
I hope you and your family realize the impact you had on some many of us that went on to serve. Thoughts, prayers and thanks to the Captain and the Norell family.
Barbara
May 26, 2023
Cap - however much it hurts to let you go and the sadness in our hearts, we know you are in heaven saying hello to Chet, petting Boot and Henry, and then saying hello to Dixie and Dr. Early. We will all meet again one day, until then kmg 365 Station 51 is quiet today and tonight in remembrance of those wonderful and caring people who touched our lives and hearts in so many ways only each of us knows how much.
Barbara
Carla J Gemmati
May 26, 2023
I cannot believe we lost Captain Stanley!! I loved, loved, loved him!! He was the type of Captain every fire station needs. He had a great sense of humor and stood behind every single one of his men! He always had their back! RIP Capt.
Barry Barnett
May 26, 2023
Thanks to him and his role in Emergency as the station captain, he convinced lots of young men and women to join the fire service. RIP
Sarge madden
May 26, 2023
He was Absolutely a fantastic captain on the show .. he will be missed KMG 365
EC Morgan
May 26, 2023
A true inspiration in launching bravery of what our firefighters and EMT's face. Inspired by Dad to become a fireman and first responder back in the 70's and at the age of 85, to date, my Dad is still an active member with the local volunteer department in Maryland. Prayers to the family. He will truly be missed.
Fran C. L.
May 26, 2023
To the family of Mr. Norell, thank you for sharing him with us through his work on Emergency! My condolences to all of you. May he rest in peace. KMG 365
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