It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norman James Moret, who left us on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 77. Norm was a beloved member of the community, as well as a loving father, grandfather, and husband.
Born on November 14,1947, Norm grew up in Morrison, IL, and attended Morrison High School, Class of 1965. He served in the U. S. Army from 1966-1968. He served in Vietnam in 1967-1968 in the 20th Engineer Brigade, as a Combat Engineer. He attended Northern Illinois University, where he was the Vice President for the Northern Illinois Veterans Club.
Norm started his work history as a Packaging Engineer for Anaconda Wire and Cable. After receiving his certificate as a Certified Kitchen Designer, he dedicated his professional life to designing kitchens. He made significant contributions as Branch Manager of Kitchen Distributors of America and in his work with Grabel Custom Cabinets. He was a proud member of the Fox Valley Builders Association, and his kitchen designs were featured in “Better Homes and Gardens” and “House Beautiful Dream Kitchens.”
In his spare time, Norm enjoyed Golf, Scuba Diving, volunteering with the Big Brother Association, and he earned his purple belt in TaeKwonDo. He and his wife Denise shared a love for travel and found joy in peaceful walks with their beloved dog, Rocky.
A Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 9:00 a.m., until the 10:30 a.m. Memorial service, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main Street, Huntley, IL.
Following will be a private Graveside Military service at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.
Friends and family are welcome to attend and pay their respects.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation at www.garysinisefoundation.org, P.O. Box 40726, Nashville, TN 37204. The foundation supports disabled veterans, a cause that was close to Norm’s heart.
Norm is survived by his wife, Denise Moret; daughters, Stacey Moret (Lance Christian), Tiffany Moret, Nicole (Adam) Schumacher, and Alysia (Jeff) Schmerbach; son, Eric (Star) Poole; grandchildren, Jacobe (Gabrielle) Schmerbach, Lukes Schmerbach, Isabella Schmerbach, Dylan Schumacher, Pepper Poole, Birdy Poole, and Liam Alleman; sister, Dawn (Harvey) Arians; brothers and sisters-in-law, Fritz and Laurie Oppenlander, Jim and Suzanne Seibert, and William and Julie Donohue; loving companion, Rocky; several nieces and nephews.
Norm was preceded in death by his father, Dr. James Moret; mother, Irene Dyke; sisters, Karen Hook and Sandra Behrens; nieces, Katie Zuidema and Angie Schubert.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Doctors, Nurses, and Medical team that took such great care of Norm over the years. A special thank you goes to Dr. Christopher George and the staff at the Delnor and Oakbrook Cancer Centers.