Obituaries

Norman Frederick Pine, Native American name Ogashkimanasii Shingwauk - meaning King Fisher Bird, age 70, of Sault Sainte Marie, MI passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at home.

Norman was born on December 9, 1952, in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan to Alex and Nancy (Paquette) Pine. Norman graduated from Sault High School and attended Alpena College. He was a Sault Tribe Community Member. Norman was employed at Kewadin Casino and Valley Camp for many years.

Norman’s favorite pastime was spending time with his 13 grandkids and great grandkids.

Norman spent countless hours playing any game request and countless hours at McDonald’s playland with his grandkids and great grandkids.

Norman’s favorite pastime in the evening was to relax on the couch while watching Star Trek with his beloved wife Debbie and two dogs Prancer and Foxy.

Norman was a loving husband and father like no other. His whole entire life revolved around his family. There was not one moment that went by that he didn’t put his family first. His heart was so big he would never say no. We see why my mother loved him so much.

Norman is survived by his wife: Deborah Pine; three daughters: Sheila Kibble, Dorothy Mayne (Tyler Dykes) and Nicole Oneski (Marcus Oneski) ; son: Shawn Wilds (Amy Wilds); 13 grandchildren: Samantha Shanor, Dillon Hillock, Rylee Owaski, Micheal Wilds, Kiana Wilds, Jack Wilds, Brayden Mayne, Raquel Pages, Sophie Oneski, Marcus Oneski and two great grandchildren.

He is also survived by his sisters: Mary Shipp of Sault Ste. Marie, MI; Chiquita “Keeta” Alred of North Carolina; and Harriette “Princess” Pine of Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents; by his sisters: Sophie Kizor, Lavina Mikolay and Margaret Ann Scott; and by his brothers Alex, James, Robert, Peter and Albert Pine.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building (Cultural Center) with Father Romeo officiating and a traditional pipecarrier service will follow.. Friends may call at the Cultural Center starting Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 4:00 PM and continuing until the time of services the next day.