Norm Kolbeck, “Stormin’ Norman,” 86, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2013, in Coeur d’Alene. He was born in Bucoda, Wash., on April 22, 1927, to Inez and Tony Kolbeck. Norm moved back to Coeur d’Alene in 1930.

He joined the Navy at the age of 16 and served in World War II from 1943-1947. He was activated in 1950 to serve in the Korean War. Norm returned to Coeur d’Alene in 1952. He was a life member of Disabled Veterans and the youngest member of the Coeur d’Alene Eagles at age 16 because of being in the Navy.

After a few unsuccessful tries, Norm finally met the love of his life, and partner for the last 30 years, Marilyn Bell. Together they enjoyed pleasure boating on Lake Coeur d’Alene and Tea dances at the Eagles. Norm also enjoyed golf, fishing and poker parties with longtime friends.

Norm retired from Wendall Ford after being a salesman for 21 years.

He is survived by partner Marilyn Bell; her daughters, Stacey Bell and Marjean Rogstad (Kim); grandsons, Brendan Bell, Taylor and Casey Rogstad; his son, R. Wade Kolbeck; his daughters, Karlene Kolbeck Harvey (Steve) and Alora Sarich; grandchildren, Christopher and Halaena Gage, and Jennifer Harvey; great-grandchildren, Colin and Hannah Gage, and Sicily Kolbeck.

Norm is preceded in death by his sister, Deloris (1952); daughter Linda (1999) and grandson Dane (2013).

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2013, at English Funeral Chapel, 1133 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene.

English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d’Alene, has been entrusted to handle the final arrangements. Please visit Norm’s online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.