Charles Norman

Charles Harold Norman, age 78, of Aitkin, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 29, 2025. Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11 AM at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Onamia. Burial with full military honors will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Onamia. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

He answered to the names of Charles, Chuck, Charlie, Dad, and Pa.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marie, son Clayton (Sara), grandchildren Emma and Cade Norman, sister Diane (Tom) Weiss, and nephew Jordan Weiss, sister-in-law Josie Zytkovicz, brother-in-law Lou (Lynda) Zytkovicz, nephews Jason (Amanda) Zytkovicz, and Jeff Zytkovicz, cousins and many friends.

Charles was known to be friendly and out-going. He had a gift for conversing with anyone wherever he was. Blessed with the ability to be funny, he enjoyed making people laugh. Along with the laughter came his nature to remain happy and positive. This was further strengthened by his faith. Another talent of younger years was singing. He started singing again with the family band.

He enjoyed golfing, being in and around the lake, fishing, playing card games, and being with the neighbors to socialize. His most recent passion was riding on his E-bike on the Mesabi trail near Gilbert, MN. He enjoyed travels to Alaska, Norway, Italy, the Netherlands, Duluth, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Reno, and his recent winter stay in Gulf Shores, Mississippi.

Charles was preceded in death by son, Joe, and parents Harold and Dorothy Norman.

He leaves us with inspiring memories of living fully and laughing often.