Norman R. Granback 70 of Dubuque passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. Memorial Visitation will be 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service 3860 Asbury Rd. with Military Honors at 3:00 pm. conducted by Dubuque Marine Corps League.

Norman was born January 9, 1948 in Villa Park, Illinois the son of Edwin and Muriel (Lamble) Granback. He graduated from Elmhurst College in 1970. Norman married Joyce Kueltzo on June 7, 1969. He served his country in the US Army earning the rank of Sergeant. Norman worked for 30 years with Stouffer Hotels, 2 years with Lodging Hospitality Management, 2 years with Lodgian, 2 years with JQ Hammonds, and the last 11 years managing the Holiday Inn Dubuque for Kinseth Hospitality. He was a member of the Dubuque Noon Lions Club since 2008.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce; children, Daniel (Nicole Gauthier) Granback, Kristin (Ryan) Nurmela, and Kelly Granback; grandchildren, Jacob Gauthier, Sabine Nurmela, and Anja Nurmela; siblings, Larry (Frances) Granback and Vivienne Carlson; sister and brother in-law, Karen (Bob) Bergstrom.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents; and his mother and father in-law, Elmer and Randi Kueltzo.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque and the Oncology Department at Finley Hospital and Dr. Herman and staff for his care during this time.

A memorial fund has been established in Norman’s memory.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hskfh.com