A celebration of life for Norman D. Swank was held Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at the Newton Church of the Way. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be left to Norm’s family in his name.
Norman Dean Swank, 68, of Reasnor, the son of John H. and Gertrude (Olsthoorn) Swank, was born Nov. 18, 1946, in Newton. He graduated from Pella Christian High School with the Class of 1965. Norm served his country for six years with the Iowa Army National Guard.
On July 28, 1967, Norm was united in marriage with Darlene Cossel. Norm was a Master Craftsman, owning and operating Swank Custom Cabinets in Reasnor for 45 years. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, archery, and the outdoors. On July 14, 2007, Norm was united in marriage with Karol Vanderloo at Stony Point, south of Reasnor. His church was an important part of his life, and he was a member of the Newton Church of the Way, the Pella Masonic Lodge #55, Shriners International, Iowa State Archery Association (ISAA), National Field Archery Association (NFAA), Life Member of GWRRA, and Benefactor Member of the NRA. Norm loved spending time with his family and working alongside his sons.
Norm entered into the gates of Glory on Wednesday evening, Nov. 11, 2015, at his home in Reasnor.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Eric on Aug. 4, 2011.
Those left to honor Norm’s memory include his wife Karol Swank; his daughter Lynnae (Jim) Osterson; his sons: Calvin (Debbie) Swank, Shawn Swank, Chad (Jodi) Swank, and Mark (Callie) Swank; stepdaughters, Alisa (David) Jordan and Rondi (Kevin) Kaminski; his many grandchildren; one great- grandchild; and his many friends.
