Norman Ellsworth Ferm Jr. Obituary
Norman (Butch) E. Ferm, Jr. passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023, at his home in Indio, CA., at the age of 76. Norm was born to Norman E. Sr. and Estella Ferm on Dec 6, 1946, in Sharon, PA
In 1958 his family moved to Torrance, CA where he attended Fern Greenwood Elementary and then went on to graduate from Torrance High School class of 1964, where he was the Pioneer League Champion Wrestler 1960-1964.
Following high school, Norm served his country by enlisting in the US Navy where he was assigned to the USS Preston Destroyer, as a Boiler Technician. Norm did two active tours from 1964 to 1968 in Vietnam. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he returned to Torrance, CA. He retired from the Automotive parts industry and spent his retirement reconnecting with many friends. Norm loved to fish and was American Bass Assoc., Champion in 1992.
Norm is survived by his children, Ken (Misti) of Menifee, California, Mike (Christy) of Adel, Iowa, Denise (Rico) of Temecula, California and sisters Wanda Leon and Bert Stewart of Torrance, California, 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Norm was preceded in death by his parents Norman E. Sr and Estella Ferm, and his beloved brother Wayne Ferm.
Military Burial will be August 11 , 2023 Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Boulevard Riverside,
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 12th 2023 at 2:00 PM at the The Moose - Torrance Lodge 785 (1020 Sartori Avenue, Torrance, California 90501).
