Norman Donald Beal

July 2, 1945 - November 12, 2020

ADRIAN – Norman Donald Beal, age 75, of Adrian, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Toledo Hospital with his loving wife by his side. Norm was born on July 2, 1945, the only son of Donald and Laura (Frisbee) Beal in Addison, MI. He graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1963. On July 14, 1967, Norm married the love of his life, Diane Kirkingburg, in Hillsdale County; and they have shared and created memories together for 53 years. Norm worked at Johnson Controls in the Plastics Division as the Director of their IT department, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Turning Point Church in Adrian. Norm was a talented master artisan in such areas as blacksmithing, coppersmithing, tinsmithing and woodworking. He was commissioned by Greenfield Village to refurbish the Flying Dragon that is displayed on their grounds. He is survived by his wife, Diane; sons, Todd Beal of Blissfield and Ryan (Kimberly) Beal of Adrian; grandsons, Wyatt and Parker Beal; sister, Martha (Jim) Rediger and stepfather, Rev. Max Masters. Norm was preceded in death by his son, Brent, parents, and sister, Ellen Beal. Funeral Services for Norman will be private. A recording of the graveside service is available at this link: https://youtu.be/qrT4YlvUdxg A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held in the Summer of 2021. Memorial contributions may be made to Turning Point Church for the Norman Beal Memorial Fund. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com