Norton, William Gene "Bill" September 13, 1946 June 9, 2020. Bill passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Byrd and Ruth; and two brothers Harrison and Rance. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth; son Thomas (Lisa); daughter Tracey (Spencer) Lyons; grandchildren Nikhil and Neena; sisters Karen Straub, Linda (Doug) Mitchell, and June (Richard) Nygaard; many nieces, nephews, friends and sporting companions. Bill was born in Oakland, CA but his childhood memories are from Mahnomen, MN where his love of outdoor places was rooted. After serving in the Vietnam War (Army), Bill made his home in Excelsior, MN. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, traveling to US National Parks and exotic destinations around the world. Private interment at Fort Ripley Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome to a celebration of Bill's life on Saturday, June 13 2PM 5PM. Please text 612-502-6706 for information.

Published on June 11, 2020