Obituary for Norris Stenson Sr.

Norris (Norrie) O. Stenson age 86 passed away peacefully on January 20^th, 2022.

He was born at home on June 19^th, 1935, in Starbuck Minnesota to Oline and Nels Stenson.

Was confirmed at Fron Lutheran Church in Starbuck. Graduated from Starbuck High School. He played basketball for Starbuck High and went on to get a basketball scholarship at Concordia college in Moorhead, MN. Norrie went on to become a salesman and start numerous businesses. The best parts of his life were when his children were young: taking them on camping trips in the motor home. He coached basketball and was involved in the Coon Rapids Basketball Association. Later he loved seeing his grandchildren and going to their school events. Any excuse to bring food and go out to eat with family was a joy for him.

Norrie is survived by his children, Norris Jr (Dana) Stenson, Denise (Curt) Neukircher, Brad (Julie) Stenson, and Jennifer (Jason) Bassett; grandchildren, Kassarine, Jacob, Josephine, Jack, Samantha, Haley, Roosevelt, Hannah and Nosizwe; nieces & nephews, Lee (Jan) Yarger, Lloyd Fairfield, Becky (Dave) Elwood and other loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by parents, Oline and Nels Stenson; siblings, Myrtle, Clarice and Roy and Marlene Stenson.

Celebration of life services will be held Thursday, March 17, 2022, 10:00 a.m. visitation, 11:00 a.m. service at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi Street NE, Fridley, MN 55432. In lieu of flowers memorials to Redeemer Lutheran Church.