Gill, Norman 78, passed away on March 12, 2018. He was preceded into death by his parents, Norman and Elaine Gill; grandparents; aunt Margaret Gill and uncle Jack Gill. He is survived by his wife, Joan; sister Bonnie Gill, and his dog Sombra. Norman was Capitan of the Duluth Central Cross Country team who won Minnesota State Championship in 1956. Which lead to a passion of running for his whole adult life. His other passion was hunting grouse and turkey. After retiring as a research Chemist from Cargill and Tennat he became an avid reader. His memorial Service will be on Friday at 11:00 AM at Hopkins Chapel, with visitation one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Golden Valley Humane Society (845 N Meadow Lane Golden Valley, MN 55422) or the Norman and Joan Gill Scholarship at UMD (SCSE Development Office, 140 Engineering Building, 1303 Ordean Court, Duluth, MN 55812) Washburn-McReavy.com Strobeck Johnson 952-938-9020