Norman Robert Sweet

Norman Robert Sweet, age 88, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 8, 2018.

Visitation will be 12:30-3:30 pm on Wednesday, December 19th at Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Military honors to follow. A celebration of life will be 3:45-7:00 pm at VFW 6279 Adams, Wisconsin with food and drinks.

Norman was born March 3, 1930, in Waukesha, Wisconsin to Hallard and Ida (Olson) Sweet.

He graduated from high school in Jump River, Wisconsin in 1949. He joined the Air Force in 1949 and retired in 1972, serving in Germany, Italy, Vietnam, and Illinois. He received an associate’s degree in Police Science from Waukesha State College. He then spent 8 years at St. John’s Military Academy as their first tech officer of cadets. Retiring again he moved to Friendship Wisconsin in 1988 Richfield township and then to Friendship in 2006.

He married Diana M. Anderson on May 1st, 2006 in Friendship.

Norman enjoyed ATV riding, working outside in the garden and Wednesday afternoon jaunts.

Norman was a member of VFW Post 6279, American Legion and Vietnam Vets of America.

Norman was preceded in death by his father Hallard and mother Ida (Olson) Sweet; brothers, Arthur (Shirley) Sweet, and Gerald (Susan) Sweet.

He’s survived by wife Diana Sweet, daughters Kathy (John) Tomlin, Karen (Bill) Sipla, three grandsons Phillip (Tammy) Sweet, Norman Moody, Thomas (Brenda) Thurman, granddaughter Michele (Adam Crawford), Chance and 11 great-grandchildren. Also, Cindy Hilgen as his prodigal daughter as she always thought of him as dad.

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  1. M Williams says:

    I am sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. I hope the family will find some comfort and strength in Jesus promise of the earthly resurrection(Acts 24:15)and the renewed Paradise earth, where death will be no more and no family will mourn the death of a loved one.-Revelation 21:3,4;John 5:28,29;Luke 23:43. may GOD(Psalms 83:18)grant you peace and comfort now, during this grievous time.-Matthew 5:4.

  2. Reed Anton says:

    MSG Norm Sweet served as great role model to many cadets during his time at St. John’s Military Academy. During a very impressionable time in a young man’s early life, “Norm” was always professional, fair and took the time to explain the reasoning behind his decisions. I’m proud to say he has left an everlasting impression not only on myself, but countless numbers of Cadets who were under his great care and watch. Norm was loved and respected by Cadets and his fellow faculty alike. It was an honor and pleasure meeting Diana during one of their visits for graduation. I can’t think of anything he talked more highly and fondly about- Diana and SJMA!
    R.I.P. Norm, you will always be remembered & cherished for the person you were and what you stood for, and most importantly, for the positive impact you had on others. Godspeed.

  3. Sandra Rogers says:

    Kathy and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  4. Philip & Ann Campanella says:

    So very sorry to lose a great person. Ann and I will miss you. We cannot make the service but our prayers are with Diana and the family.

  5. Jayne & Glenn says:

    Diana, Norm is gone but will never be forgotten. R.I.P. our friend. You have left many good memories and friends. Our prayers are with you.

  6. Darrell Guiffre says:

    Diana, So sad to hear of Norms passing. I will miss seeing him and you together at my out and about trips.

  7. vernon rhinehart says:

    so sorry for your loss always looked forward to seeing both of you on Wednesday !!!! Norm will be missed ! He truly was a legend!

  8. Ron and Angie Dobbert says:

    Diana, we are so sorry to hear of Norm’s passing! Loved his sense of humor and wore a smile of happiness! R.I.P. Norm!

  9. Barb Beyer & Bob Camus says:

    I’ll always remember Norm as a true patriot and hero who always had a bright smile on his face. Norm was definitely one of a kind! It was such a pleasure to run into him and Diane. He had a great sense of humor and honestly enjoyed life. It was impossible to be in a bad mood when Norm was in the room! He radiated happiness and positivity! Diane and family, we are so sorry for your loss. I think we all thought Norm would live to be 100! But the Lord has other plans. Rest in peace Norm. You will be greatly missed!

  10. Dawn Roberts says:

    Diana, Sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. My thoughts are with you.

  11. Mark Dobbert says:

    Diane, We are so sorry to hear about Norm! He was a Great friend and man…. I will miss our chats.. : (
    Mark & Lynn

  12. Judy says:

    Kathy I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for you and your family. Love you

  13. Laurie Falash says:

    Just a great all around good guy. Always a smile and warm greeting. Nice neighbor to have for many years. RIP Norm.

  14. Sharon & Neal Keyser says:

    Diana and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. He was a good friend and we will miss him too. We will remember all the good times we had together. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  15. Cindy says:

    RIP dad – always in my heart.

  16. Allen Baumgartner Sr says:

    Diana sorry for your loss of Norman ,he was quite the guy, and will be missed. RIP Master Sargent till we meet again.

  17. Phillip Sweet says:

    Grandpa,
    You were my father figure when my father wasn’t around. Thank you. You always kept me on my toes through words you would say. Thank you. I could keep going on the many things I learned from you which I thank you. You were and always will be my grandfather. You will be missed. Grandpa…..10-4…..over and out.

  18. Robert Theim says:

    You will be missed, Ol Friend. So many wonderful memories.

  19. Gordon Whitemarsh says:

    Very sad to hear of the passing of Norm, always a great guy, always had good things to say when I ran into him over the years, he will really be missed, last time I saw Norm was at the Lincoln Day Dinner at the VFW in October, dressed in full uniform & ready to do the Honor Guard! Norm was a great man, Thank you for your service,prayers go out to him family!

  20. Buck and Peggy Sleeman says:

    Diane and Family. So sorry for your families loss. We always enjoyed visiting with Norman whenever we with would see you. Your thoughtsghts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  21. Karen Sipla says:

    You wasn’t just my dad, you were my best friend. I could talk to you about anything and everything. You were my hero. I am going to miss you so very much. I love you dad. May you Rest In Peace.

  22. Deb Williams says:

    Diana,so sorry to hear of Norm passing, he was a great man and will be missed.

  23. kathy tomlin says:

    i will miss u greatly u were a good dad and friend u were always there when i needed u it just feels like a bad dream and that its not real i was hoping u live forever dad i was selfish to think that for we all get tired and im so thankfull u were happy with diana u deserved it ill miss dad i love u more ill never forget u ull always b in my heart forever i am so thank full u were my dad ty i love u

  24. Kim & Nick Cleland says:

    We will miss seeing him out in his yard making it beautiful. He was a great neighbor and will be missed. Thoughts and Prayers.