Norberg, Gayle R. Age 84, of Columbia Heights. The Lord took Gayle home October 24. Published Author, Inventor, Singer, Educator, Ham Radio operator (WØORZ). Survived by wife of 64 years, Rita; adult daughters, Amy & Kristina; grandsons, Ian & Kai Milbridge; brother, Gregory (Pam); many nieces, nephews & friends. CHHS class of 1950, U of MN 5 year Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, graduate & lecturer at many universities. Worked at Winzen Research on NASA's Project Man-High, Control Data Corp (30 years), Joint founder Deming Mgmt Forum, Technical Advisor-State of MN Council on Quality & Productivity, VTC Inc. & Polar Fab. 3 term Columbia Heights City Councilman. Held 20+ patents including the Dimensioned Interrupt. Registered Professional Engineer & consultant. 70 year member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 40 year choir member, Sunday School teacher. Active in Lutheran Discipleship Ministry & Gideons. Service 11 am Friday, Oct. 28 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, in Columbia Hts., with visitation 1 hour prior. Private interment. Memorials preferred to St. Matthew Lutheran or Alzheimer's research. Washburn-McReavy.com Hillside Chapel 612-781-1999