John Allen Norberg
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John Allen Norberg, 89, of Sioux Falls, passed away peacefully of natural causes in his home Wednesday, May 18, 2022.A service to celebrate John's life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Sioux Falls. Visitation with the family present will be one hour prior to the service at the church.John was born on February 12, 1933, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Sidney and Marion (Nelson) Norberg. He graduated from Washington High School and Augustana College. He was united in marriage to Marlene Duus on August 6, 1967.John was a loving father, grandfather, and devoted husband. He held many roles over the years for which he will lovingly be remembered. John served 34 years in the Sioux Falls Community School District as an English teacher at Axtell Park Jr. High undefined John was also a proud contributor to the Washington High Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, a Bible study group member, and a volunteer at First Baptist Church, Habitat For Humanity, and various other civic organizations.John often said, "Life is good." He recorded that goodness for 53 years in a daily diary. Many entries include his time with family, the Daily Jumble, volunteer activities, and the scores of his favorite teams: the St. Louis Cardinals and Sioux Falls Canaries.John's personal faith could best be summed up in one of his favorite verses, which he truly lived out: "He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8He is survived by his wife, Marlene Norberg; sons, Mark Norberg of Los Angeles, CA and CDR David and Karina Norberg of Eagan, MN; daughter, Beth and Jeff Thelander of Lawton, IA; grandchildren, Ben, Joe, Kate, and Kiara; sister, Barbara and Richard Hubble of Sioux Falls; brother-in-law Dr. Erlan and Nancy Duus of Ft. Collins, CO; sister-in-law Kathy Joyce of Graettinger, IA; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents. Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.heritagesfsd.com (http://www.heritagesfsd.com).