Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Norman A. Lind

June 15, 1950 - Oct. 28, 1998

 

South Bend Tribune 10/29/1998

Norman A. Lind, 48, was born on June 15, 1950. He lived most of his life with his mother, Esther, and his three brothers. Norm's father, Albert, died when he was a young boy. Norman went to Holy Cross grade school and to St. Joseph and LaSalle High Schools. He attended Indiana University and the University of Colorado. He enjoyed one year in the Peace Corps, helping with countries in South America.

 

Norman married Julie Lindley on July 28, 1979. Norm and Julie have three sons, Jayson 16, Eric 14, and A-Jay 12. They lived in their Niles country home since 1992. Norman had many occupations, Hills True Value, Leggett and Platt, South Bend Stamping and Wolverine Metal Stamping. Norm loved the country, sports, coaching his sons' teams, and being with his friends and family.

 

Norman is survived by his wife Julie; sons, Jayson, Eric and A-Jay; and by his three brothers, Al Lind of Anderson, Ind., Ed Lind of South Bend and Paul Lind of Mishawaka.

 

Funeral services for Norman will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, in the Sanctuary at the First United Methodist Church, 333 N. Main Street, South Bend. Rev. Dr. Ellwood K. Smith will conduct the services. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, in the Chapel at the First United Methodist Church. Cremation will take place. The Welsheimer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Flowers may be sent to the First United Methodist Church, 333 N. Main Street, South Bend. Memorial contributions may be made to the YMCA of Niles, 315 W. Main Street, Niles, MI 49120; or to the Holy Cross Athletic Association, 1020 N. Wilber Street, South Bend, IN 46628.