Norm Walsberg Obituary (1934

Norman "Norm" Walsberg, 89, of Pontiac, Illinois passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held Friday, March 31, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Southside Cemetery in Pontiac. Calvert and Martin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Norm was born March 3, 1934 in Dekalb, Illinois, the son of Oscar and Rauha (Alakoski) Walsberg. He married Nancy Coulter on April 21, 1985 in Newton, Illinois. She survives in Pontiac. Also surviving are children, Tina (David LoVec) Walsberg, Troy Walsberg, Tammy (Brian) Twait, Steve (Joann) Nelson, Marty (Kathy) Walsberg, Amy (Matthew) Kinsella, Kim (Mike) Cox, and Jim (Amanda) Walsberg; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren with one on the way. Norm was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Chad Walsberg; and siblings, Tury, Carl, Violet and Vivian. Norm served two years in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked for Opperman Construction and McCoy Construction. He retired from Pontiac District 429 as a custodian. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and a Lifetime member of the VFW. Memorials can be made to Livingston County Humane Society or American Diabetes Association. This obituary can be read and condolences left at www.calvertmemorial.com or on our Facebook page.