RICHARD ‘DICK’ NORDENBERG
LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND
GREAT-GRANDFATHER
ROCKFORD – Richard “Dick” Nordenberg, 74, of Rockford died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in his home. Born Oct. 18, 1935, in Rockford, the son of Gilbert and Helen (Trush) Nordenberg. Married Susan Fitzgerald on March 7, 1959, in Rockford. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Retired in 1984 after 26 years as a Rockford firefighter. Former EAP coordinator for city of Rockford, member Bethesda Covenant Church, YMCA Retired Men’s Club and Northern Illinois Rifle and Pistol Club. Avid muskie fisherman and sportsman. Survived by wife, Susan, of Rockford; children, Chris Nordenberg, Cheri (Todd) Crull and Dave (Denise) Nordenberg, all of Rockford; grandchildren, Nolan Nordenberg, Sarah and Jason Crull and Ryne Nordenberg; great-granddaughter, Kayley; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by two brothers; and three sisters.


Richard “Dick” Nordenberg, Driver
Rockford Fire Department
Years In Service: 26