Norman Paul Krogel, age 65 of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at his home. Norm was born on May 23, 1958 in Traverse City to Kenneth and Grace Krogel. He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Emily Benak on July 28, 1979.

Norm, the oldest of four, graduated from Elk Rapids High School in 1977. Norm had been employed with United Technologies for 22 years. He also was a truck driver for Double Check and most recently he enjoyed driving a courtesy van for Turtle Creek Casino and Resort. Norm was a dreamer, he always enjoyed working on cars or starting a new project. In his spare time, he loved being outdoors hunting and fishing. Above all, spending time with his family was his greatest joy.

Norm is survived by his loving wife, of 44 years, Emily, his two sons and a daughter; Chris Krogel, Ryan (Lauren) Krogel and Lindsey Krogel and three grandchildren, Arabella, Paisley and one on the way. Also surviving are his mother, Grace Krogel, two brothers and a sister; Jim Krogel, Debbie Showalter and Ken Krogel, also special friends, Don Benak and Jim Wilson as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Krogel.

A Funeral Service honoring Norman will take place at 11:00 a.m., with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City, Michigan 49684.

Later that Saturday an Open House will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Pine Hall, 1776 High Lake Rd., Traverse City, Michigan 49696.

Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Norm's family at his tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com .