Lorentzsen, Norman M. Age 99 of Woodbury, MN, died peacefully on Sept. 21, 2016 surrounded by his three children and loving wife, Donna Boller. Norman was a man of great wisdom, integrity, and generosity. He had deep faith and cherished his relationships with family and friends. He was a mentor to many. One of his granddaughters summed up her Papa well, "He was disciplined, kind, hard-working, prayerful, mischievous, dedicated, humorous, and wise; all with a twinkle in his eye." Norman, the youngest son of Norwegian immigrants, was born in Horace, ND. After graduating from Dilworth High School in 1936 and Concordia College, Moorhead, MN in 1941 he served in the U.S. Naval Air Corps as a patrol bomber pilot in the Pacific Theatre through 1945. In 1943 he married the first love of his life and college classmate, Helen Broten of Jamestown, ND. They shared a blessed and full life together for 62 years until Helen's passing in 2005. At age 89, Norm married the second love of his life, Donna Boller. Donna and her daughters, Jill Nasvik and Janet Dutcher, brought renewed joy to Norman and his family. After the war Norm continued a distinguished 40 plus year career in the railroad industry. He rose from a section worker with the Northern Pacific Railroad to eventually becoming the President and CEO at Burlington Northern, Inc. While at the BN he founded and served as Chairman of BN Transport and BN Air Freight, Inc. He retired in 1981. Norman was a passionate supporter of his alma mater, Concordia College. He served many years as Chairman of the Board of Regents. He helped establish the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Works at Concordia. He served on numerous boards including TCF and Lutheran Brotherhood (Thrivent) and was President of the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. He was proud of his Norwegian heritage and was knighted by King Olav of Norway. Norm and Helen had 3 children- Thomas Lorentzsen (Marge) of Fargo, ND, Mary Nesvig (Kirk) of Woodbury, MN, and Katherine Johnson (Jeff) of Edmonds, WA. Norman was blessed by 12 grandchildren: Liz Lorentzsen (Dan Vellone), Kristi Lorentzsen (Steve Gruber), Erika Lorentzsen, Dawn Samuel (Marlon), Nick Hennenfent, Kristen Smyth (Tony), Sarah Carlson (Mike), Ben Nesvig (Liz), Jon Nesvig (Rachel), Brian Johnson (Holly), AnaLisa Gerbig (Alex), Karin Johnson. And by the love of 18 great-grandchildren. Our family extends our deep gratitude to the caring staff at Red Rock Senior Living of Woodbury, MN. Soli Deo Gloria . . . To God Alone the Glory! Memorial Service will be held at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, 1575 Charleton St., West St. Paul, MN 55118 at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2016. Visitation one hour prior with lunch after. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church or Hope Academy, 2300 Chicago Ave., Mpls., MN 55404. Willwerscheid Funeral Home 651-457-7938