Norm is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn, and their three children and spouses, Greg Schott (Grace), Brenda Dixon (Robert) and Cathy Falberg (Brennen) and eight grandchildren, Lindsay, Kyle and Calvin Schott, Grant, Chase and Robin Dixon, Emily and Cara Falberg.
Norm was born March 21, 1938 in Rochester, NY where he was raised by his parents George and Margaret Schott, both immigrants from Germany. After growing up in Rochester, Norm went south to Belmont Abbey where he fell in love with North Carolina. He finished his education at the University of Georgia where he played football and became a diehard Bulldog fan. He then joined the Navy and went to flight school in Pensacola, serving three tours in Vietnam as a search and rescue helicopter pilot.
Norm met the love of his life, Carolyn while stationed in San Diego in 1962. After leaving the Navy, the Schotts moved to Rochester where they raised three children. Norm had a career with Xerox and the family then moved to Charlotte in 1977. Norm founded several small companies, most recently Critical Power Services until he retired in 2005. Norm and Carolyn moved to Sunset Beach for their active retirement years and loved every minute at the beach and making new friends. In 2018 they returned to Charlotte to be closer to their children.
Norm loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, golf, tennis, skiing, gardening and taking long road trips throughout the country with Carolyn. Norm will be forever remembered for his quick wit, big personality and enduring love of country. Norm had immense pride in his children and grandchildren. Norm was always ready to support his loved ones and anyone else in need. We will all miss his guidance, humor and love.
The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers, nurses and staff who cared for Norm over the last few years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Matthews Glen Retirement Community, 733 Pavilion View Drive in Matthews on Saturday, October 15th at 4:00pm in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com for the Schott family.
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