Norman Evans Estwing, 88, of Rockford, died July 5, 2010, in his home in Sun City West, Ariz. 

Born Nov. 25, 1921, in Rockford; the son of Ernest O. and Hulda O. (Swenson) Estwing. 

Graduate of Rockford High School class of 1940. Attended Ryan Aeronautical Engineering School in San Diego, Calif. from 1941-42, then University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi. He married Joanne L. St. Pierre Sept. 6, 1947, in Rockford. 

Norman was the President and CEO of Estwing Manufacturing Company. Member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon and elder. Founding member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Sun City West, AZ. Director and member of National Hardware Association. Active with the Boy Scouts of America, where he was honored with the Silver Beaver Award for serving 25 years. He earned his pilot license as a young man, and enjoyed flying planes his entire life. In later years, he flew model airplanes and was a member of Winnebago Sports Flyers. The Estwings traveled extensively throughout the world for Estwing Mfg. Co., and generously supported many local organizations. 

He is survived by his wife, Joanne; children, Chris N. (Jill) Estwing of Marion, Ill., Curt R. (Maggie) Estwing of Rockford, Dr. Carol (James) Ferrans of Wheaton, Ill.; grandchildren, Jonathan and Adam Estwing, Kate, Evan, and Ryne Estwing, and Peter and Matthew Ferrans; sisters, Janet Froelich and Helen Gallant; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents and sisters, Marjorie Watz and Shirley Tuckett. 

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, in Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 N. Bell School Road, with Rev. David Smazik officiating. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. Visitation from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service in the church. Memorials to Christian Children"s Fund, Boy Scouts of America, Rockford Rescue Mission, or SwedishAmerican Hospital. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd., 1001 Second Ave.