Karl Adrian Norberg, age 29, of Grand Rapids, MI, formerly of Dewitt, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2023. He was born on June 20, 1993, to Marsha Crawford and Daniel Norberg. He grew up with younger brother Isaac, attended school in Perry and graduated from Dewitt High School in 2011. During high school, Karl enjoyed Boy Scouts, earning his Life Scout badge, and played trombone, even going on tour with his Ska band one summer.
He held an Associate degree in Welding Technology from Lansing Community College and was working in tool and die for AutoDie LLC in Grand Rapids. He loved traveling to music festivals and had memorable trips to Africa and the UK with family and friends. He will be remembered for his musical talent, his love of good food, his willingness to help others, and gift for storytelling.
Beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, Karl was preceded in death by his grandfathers, John L. (Bud) Norberg and Dale E. Crawford; his uncle, John D. Norberg; his great-uncle, Dick Crawford; and his step-grandfather, Rock Colingsworth. He will be sincerely missed by his father, Daniel Norberg of Eagle, MI; his mother, Marsha Crawford of Lansing; his brother, Isaac Norberg of St. Paul, MN; his grandmothers, Elizabeth Norberg and Julia Colingsworth; step-grandmother, Shirley Crawford; Aunts and Uncle, Laura and Ross, Alisa, and Ann; and great-aunts and great-uncles, cousins and many friends.
Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 at 12 noon at University United Methodist Church, 1120 Harrison, East Lansing. The memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with a meal to follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial donations to a new scholarship in Karl’s name at Lansing Community College. Checks may be sent to: Lansing Community College Foundation, 309 N. Washington Square, Suite 201, Lansing, MI 48933. Please be sure to designate "In Memory of Karl A. Norberg" on any donations. Online donations may be made by clicking on the "Donations" link below the obituary.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, DeWitt, MI.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.GRDeWitt.com
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Lansing Community College Foundation309 N. Washington Square, Suite 201 , Lansing, MI 48933
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