Wayne Norquist
Sept. 28, 1946 – March 26, 2025
Wayne Richard Norquist, 78, of Sweet Home passed away March 26, 2025.
He was born on Sept. 28, 1946, to Harold and Gladys (Johnson) Norquist in Roseau, Minn..
His family moved to Sweet Home in 1963.
Wayne was a hard-working man all his life, sometimes having two jobs at a time. He was a union millwright for 37 years.
His favorite time of the year was the fall. He loved taking his grandchildren elk and deer hunting. He had made many wonderful friends along the way.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 55 wonderful years, Karen (Ropp) Norquist; son Arlynn Norquist and daughter-in-law Nichole; daughter Shelly Norquist; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Gladys; and brother Gary.
A funeral service was held April 2 at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel, followed by a private family burial at Gilliland Cemetery. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.