Norman Daniel Hamling Sr. 69, of rural Rapid City passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at his home.

A memorial service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at the Foothills Community Baptist Church in Piedmont.  Inurnment will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery.

Norm was a Korean War crash firefighter veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He was a dedicated family man and devoted over 30 years to amateur boxing.

He is survived by his wife, Vickie Hamling and their children, Micheal Hamling of Spearfish; Mark and Vikki Hamling and grandchildren Katie and Patrick of Rapid City and Christina and Monica of Gillette; Tammy Corpman and granddaughter Mackenzie of Rapid City; Angie and Dominic Stanford and granddaughter Alana of Coalville, UK; Butch Hamling of Piedmont and James Hamling of Rapid City.  Also survived by his brother John D Hamling of Sturgis, sister Colleen Riley of California and by numerous other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John Hamling Sr., Ona Fay Collins, sisters; Jeanie and Noreen.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to assist the family with expenses.  Please send donations to 2472 Forest Place, Rapid City, SD  57701 care of Vickie Hamling.

Black Hills Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Sturgis has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Friends who wish may sign Norman's online guest book at blackhillsfuneralhome.com