Dear Carroll,
Allen and I were deeply sorry to hear about your brother. We send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We hope wonderful memories will soon replace the grief you feel now. 

Gail and Allen Zagoren 

We were high school friends.  Had a lot of fun together.  He was such a happy kind of guy, liked by everyone.  Sorry to hear that he is gone!!

The best memories and gift I could ever receive From Norm (Papa) is his generosity and joy in his love of carpentry.  He taught me everything I know in building and I enjoyed our times together where he could teach and I could learn the tricks and trade of what we both have a passion for. Although his teachings are over, his knowledge and eagerness to help friends and family will live on, as I plan to pass down his skills and knowledge to my son (Barrett).  I have some big shoes to fill if I want to take on what you lived everyday for. But, I feel you’ve instilled your best qualities in me and I’ll be sure to put as much love, sweat, tears... and beers, in everything I do.  I love you and you will forever be missed. 

Oh, pops... where do I begin? You taught me everything I know. And then some. Your heart was pure gold. Every time I asked how to do something you would say, “I’ll be right there.” You treated me as if I was your true daughter, and wouldn’t ever let me think otherwise. Well, just so you know, that made my heart full. Your stories always taught me something, as well as made me laugh. And your laugh... wow... one of the greatest sounds I have ever heard. We had many emotional conversations, and you always made me feel better. Every time I told anyone you were coming to visit, they would change their plans to be there to see you. I could go on forever talking about how wonderful of a man you were. And I probably will. I love you so much, pops. Rest In Peace. We will meet again someday. 

Paula and I want to send condolences on learning of Norman's passing.  His daughter lived across from our daughter Cyndi Olson and he helped install cabinets in our house in Ankeny as well as putting a new dining room table together.  We send our sincere sympathy to his family and may God be with you during this difficult time.

Norm loved to laugh.  He always had a joke or a story.  Even when telling a story about something that upset him he would find something to laugh about.  He loved working with his hands and creating welcoming spaces in their various homes.  Norm loved to cook.  Just thinking about his cheese soup makes me hungry.  He and Deb worked together as a team in all areas of their lives .  Their love, caring and mutual respect  for one another shone out wherever they were.  He loved his family and spent much of his time when he wasn’t working a job doing something to make their lives better.  His passing leaves a hole in the fabric of the family.  He will be greatly missed.

We always enjoyed our family get togethers at Lisa’s with Norm and Debbie. Norm was always a cheerful and fun guy. Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family at this difficult time.

Memorial Service

Ankeny Funeral Home & Crematory

Mike Wiskus

Joey Woxell

Tommy Woxell

John Keraus

Bryon Bennink

Tim Thomas

Rick Thomas

Norman Bennink

immediate need

Death has occurred or is near

plan ahead

Pre-plan a funeral or cremation

Plan a Funeral or Cremation Default Desktop

Find Obituaries and Services

Send Flowers

featured article

What to Say When Someone Dies

Show Your Support

sympathy and etiquette

grief library

celebrations of life

Sympathy and Grief

obituary

services

memories

Obit Detail

In the care of

share to facebook

share by email

share link

Share Obituary

ideas and resources

Sympathy and Grief Mobile

OBITUARY

Norman Lee Bennink

16 October, 1946 – 24 February, 2020

Ankeny Funeral Home & Crematory

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Updates

Services