Henry E. “Hank” Normand

Hank was born on August 29, 1934, in Marquette, to Henry “Skinny” Edward Sr. and Edna I. (Dobbs) Normand. He was a graduate of Graveraet High School.

Following high school, Hank honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. After his discharge, he began a long and dedicated career as a pressman with The Mining Journal, where he worked faithfully for 30 years until his retirement.

Hank was a proud member of American Legion Post 44. In his younger years, he was active in a bowling league, playing for the Elks Lodge, and enjoyed playing softball. Hank also enjoyed golfing and hockey, but above all, he cherished his family. He was deeply family-oriented and was known lovingly as the “best grandpa.”

Hank is survived by his daughter, Teresa (Lorenz) Butterfield of Little Lake; his grandchildren, Joshua (Joanne) Miller, Rachel Miller, Justin Sather, Timothy Tebeest, and Tavis Hetrick; and his great-grandchildren, Caleb, Cody, Zain, Teagan, Trystyn, Drayven, Macie, Zeke and Anessa. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry “Skinny” Sr. and Edna Normand; his children, Lori “Sam” Sather and Timothy Normand; son-in-law, Aaron Sather; his siblings, Mary, Richard, Tom, and Elizabeth; and two grandsons, Ryan Sather and Tyler Gustafson.

A graveside service for Hank will be held at Northland Chapel Gardens at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Hank’s memory to Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS), 815 M-553, Gwinn, MI 49841.