Norman E Thompson

Lake Crystal Mortuary
648 S. Main Street
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
507-726-6161

Norman Elroy Thompson, age 84 of Lake Crystal, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Crystal Seasons in Lake Crystal.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 11 A.M. at Zion Lutheran Church in Lake Crystal with Pastor Nancy Dreier officiating. A visitation will be Friday, December 21, 2012 from 4 to 7 P.M. at the Lake Crystal Mortuary and will continue one hour before the service at church. Burial will be in Lake Crystal Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Zion Lutheran Church or Mayo Clinic Health System, Hospice. Lake Crystal Mortuary is assisting with arrangements

Norman was born May 4, 1928 to Ralph and Alma (Pearson) Thompson in Everdale, MN. Norman is a graduate of Herman High School, and Dunwoody Institute. Norman served his country in the U. S. Navy. He was united in marriage to Gail Stockdill on October 28, 1950. Norman was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Lake Crystal Lions, and Lake Crystal American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, horseshoes, reading, cards, puzzles, and bowling.

Norman is survived by his son, Michael (Patty) of Lake Crystal; grandson, Damon (Julie) of Waconia; three great-grandchildren, Bryce, Landon, and Kiera; and one great-grandchild on the way; three sister-in-laws, Beth Thompson of St. Cloud, Joyce Stockdill of Colorado and Kim Stockdill of Arizona; one aunt, Esther Larson of Devils Lake; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Norman was preceded in death by his wife, Gail in 2008; his parents; one brother, Earl; brother-in-laws, Norton, Ron, John and Jim Stockdill; two sister-in-laws, Lorraine and Linda Stockdill.