Background
Norman, Willis Roger Van was born on June 17, 1938 in Windom, Minnesota, United States. Son of Ralph Peter and Thelma Pearl (Bare) Van Norman.
consultant computer systems researcher
Norman, Willis Roger Van was born on June 17, 1938 in Windom, Minnesota, United States. Son of Ralph Peter and Thelma Pearl (Bare) Van Norman.
Associate of Arts, Worthington Junior College, 1958. Bachelor of Science, Mankato State College, 1960. Master of Science, St. Thomas University, 1991.
Teacher chemistry, Saint Peter, Minnesota, 1961. Teacher, Byron, Minnesota, 1962, special education, Rochester, Minnesota, 1963-1965. Instructor pilots ground school Rochester Junior College, 1968-1969.
With Mayo Clinic, Rochester, 1962-1988, developer biomedical computer systems, 1974.
Staff analyst Analyst International, 1988. Instructor Gopher Aviation, 1968-1971.
Named Olmsted County Conservation Farmer of Year, 1992. Recipient River Friendly Farmer award, 1997.
Woodland advisor, 1995.
Founding member Zumbro Valley WoodlandCoun., 1996. Treasurer, United Methodist Church.
Woodland advisor, since 1995. Founding member Zumbro Valley Woodland Council, 1996. Treasurer United Methodist Church.
Member National Education Association, Minnesota Education Association, Mankato State Alumni Association (director), Minnesota Flying Farmers (vice president, president), International Flying Farmers (director), American Radio Relay League (manager Minnesota secretary traffic net), Rochester Amateur Radio Club (president).
Married Irene Anna Penner, September 7, 1959. Children: Eric Jon, Brian Mathew, Karin Ruth.