Norman George Weltman

MORRISON – Norman George Weltman, age 61, of Morrison, IL and formerly of Lombard, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday August 3, 2017. Born in Chicago, IL on August 18, 1955 to George & Joan F. Weltman (Gavens). Norman worked for 40 years as a Tool & Die Machinist at Tri-Gemini LLC, but his passion was working on his hobby farm. He had a competitive side especially when it came to building and flying his model airplanes. Norman won numerous trophies and competitions for model planes. He loved music, astronomy, fishing, horseback riding and NASCAR. Beloved husband, father, son, brother and dear friend, he will remain in our hearts forever.

He is survived by wife, Sherry L. Weltman (Smith); mother, Joan F. Weltman; step-children, Kenneth Brown, Angie & Jerret Gendreau; siblings, Keith (Charlotte) Weltman and Dawn Maher ; grandchildren, Olivia, Scarlett & Maxwell Gendreau; nephew, Travis Weltman; nieces, Heather, Holly, and Kelly; sister-in-law, Karen (Kent) Zuidema; special friend, Jimmy Gebhardt. He is predeceased by his father, George Weltman.

Services are private. Cremation rites accorded. Memorials to the family. Christenson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

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