Norman C. Poel passed on to his eternal home, January 22, 2022. He was born in 1924, in Holland, MI. Shortly after high school Norm joined the military and served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. Norm graduated from Calvin College and went on to complete his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from MIT. Norm was a charter member of Shawnee Park CRC and Sandy Pines. Norm worked at Rapistan. During his tenure at Rapistan he was awarded over 30 patents, both foreign and domestic. Norm retired from Herman Miller after working there for over 20 years Norm is survived by his five children: Sue (Bill) Lemkuil, Mary (Rick) Kruis, Barb (Jeff) Anderson, Rick (Nancy) Poel, Lisa (Mike) Broekhuis, son-in-law Mark (Melissa) Kauk and 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Lucile (DeStiger), son Randy, daughter-in-law JoEllen (Visser) Kauk, his brother Wendell and his sister Janna Poel. Norm enjoyed traveling by car to visit family, spending time at Sandy Pines, watching his grandchildren and Calvin sporting events. He also thoroughly enjoyed reading the newspaper. A memorial service for Norm will be held at a later date, sometime in June. Memorial gifts in Norm's honor can be sent to: Randy Poel Memorial Scholarship, c/o Dordt University, Sioux Center, IA 51250.