Norman Wilson

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Wilson, Norman Age 96 of Bloomington passed away peacefully May 22, 2015. Born in Melbourne, Australia to Irish immigrant parents. Attended Duntroon, Royal Military College of Australia where he later taught cadets. Serving in Canberra as lieutenant for the Australian army he met the love of his life, Della, who was then working for the American Embassy. Moving to Minnesota in the early 50's, Della's homeland, they raised a family and were married for 65 glorious years. Worked for the St. Paul Companies as general services manager until retirement. An avid tennis player, golfer, gardener and world traveler. Always dapper, loving life to the fullest. As a man of immeasurable kindness, generosity, and integrity he considered family the greatness importance and gift of all. He will be missed by countless people of all ages. Preceded in death by wife, Della, son Brian, brothers and sisters. Survived by daughters, Linda (Richard) Keegan, Julie (Gary) Killian, grandchildren Kelly Keegan, Tom (Katie) Keegan, great grandson Maxton Keegan and many other relatives and friends. Memorial celebration and visitation Monday, June 1, 4-8 pm with prayer service at 7 pm, Gill Brothers Funeral Home 9947 Lyndale Ave. So. Bloomington, MN. Private interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. GILLBROTHERS.com Bloomington, MN 952-888-7771

Published on May 27, 2015