Norm was born January 18, 1946, to Dale and Mary (Lowery) Gorder in Hampton, IA He served his country in the United States Navy. Norm was united in marriage to Sue Kucera on December 9, 1972, at St. Wenceslaus Church in Clutier, IA. Norm was employed with Burke in Nevada, IA as a regional pizza salesman. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marshalltown and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Conrad American Legion. Norm enjoyed fun trips to Mexico with the Burke family. Norm also loved trips to the Glacier, Tetons, Yellowstone, Smokey Mountains, Mackena Island and Duluth, MN. He loved to take car rides in his Hot Rods. Norm was often seen at the Caseys Coffee Club. He volunteered on countless community projects, and never met a stranger. Norm was very supportive of his kids and grandkids, attending every one of their sporting events.

Norm will be missed by his wife, Sue, two sons: Matt (Micah) Gorder, of Conrad, Mark Gorder, of Iowa Falls, IA, Elijah Cuvelier; seven grandchildren: Jordan Jones, Lucas Jones, Ava Jones, Haley Veldhouse, Skylar Veldhouse, Brody Gorder, Kane Gorder, Addison Gorder; a sister, Deb (Roger) DeBaere, of Marshall, MN, three sister in laws; Jo Gorder, of Bradford, IA, Brenda Gorder, of Cheyenne, WY, and Betty Gorder, of Alden, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Gary “Butch” Gorder and Marlyn “Johnny” Gorder.