Norman Eugene Watt, M.D. passed away on April 18, 2026. Norman was born in Suffern, NY on March 13, 1931. He was raised in Monsey, NY, graduated from Spring Valley High School, NY. Norman served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He graduated from Calvin College 1958, University of Rochester (NY) Medical School 1962, and had 3 years post-graduate training at Genesee Hospital, Rochester, NY.

Norman practiced as a general practioner in Pleasant Valley, NY, for 6 years. He then practiced as an emergency physician at Vassar Brothers Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY, for 24 years, 17 years of which he served as director.

He served on various emergency medical services committees, including the establishment of a paramedical program in Dutchess County, served as Board President of the American Heart Association of Dutchess County, was instrumental in establishing the physician's assistant program at Vassar Hospital.

Norman was an active member for 35 years in the Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, Wappingers Falls, NY, serving as elder, search committee, etc. He moved to Grand Rapids, MI, in 1999.

Norman is survived by his wife of 74 years Madeline (De Laat), 3 children, Nancy (Thomas) Geelhoed, Stephen (Ali) and David (Ken), 4 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Norman was a member of the Beckwith Hills Christian Reformed Church. He also was a member of the Knights of the Round Table, Grand Rapids chapter. Gifts may be directed to the St. Luke's Society.