Norman Wassink, 69, Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Innovis Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at St. John Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Aaron Zuch officiating. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls.

Visitation will be Tuesday, 4-7 PM at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM Tuesday and for one hour prior to the funeral at the church.

Norman Alwood Wassink was born on January 25, 1938, in Verndale, MN to Albert and Goldie (Payne) Wassink. He grew up and attended country school and then graduated from Wadena High School in 1956.

He was united in marriage to Alice Reka Klever on March 28, 1958 in Henning, MN at St. Pauls Lutheran Church. They made their home in Wadena, MN. Norman worked for the Local Gas Company in Wadena, MN from 1956-1965. In 1965 he began working for Intercity Gas Company in Thief River Falls. The family moved to Thief River Falls in 1966. In 1977, he began a career in real estate, most currently with Generaux Realty.

Norman enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of Minnesota Association of Realtors, Lions Club, Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, St. John Church Council, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, National Rifle Association, Elks Clubs.

He is survived by his wife Alice, Thief River Falls, 3 children: Cheryl (Darrell) Couch, Plano, TX; Deb (Brian) Liden, Thief River Falls, MN; Pam (Lance) Maurer, St. Louis, MO; 4 grandchildren: Jessica Liden, Stephanie Liden, Taylor Maurer, Nicole Maurer, 1 brother, and 5 sisters. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and 1 sister.

ARRANGMENTS ARE WITH JOHNSON FUNERAL SERVICE, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 218-681-4331.

ORGANIST: John Folland
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS: I Know That My Redeemer Lives, The Old Rugged Cross, What A Friend We Have In Jesus
URN BEARERS: Kent Wojahn, Todd Mack
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: All Family and Friends