Obituary
Norman
William Perks, age 92, of State College, died on November 1, 2024. Born on
August 25 1932 in Atlantic City NJ, he was the son of the late William Townsend
Perks, Jr. and the late Edna Elizabeth (nee Krishner) Perks. He married Alta
Lucy Peck on March 19, 1955 who survives him.
Norman
grew up in Havertown, PA and graduated in 1949 from Haverford High School. He
served in the USAF during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954. His service was at
Sherman AFB in Texas and a Radar installation near Takotna, Alaska.
After
being honorably discharged, Norman graduated in 1958 from Drexel University
with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He moved to State College, Pa to work for
HRB Systems, Inc (currently Raytheon Intelligence and Information Systems) and
to attend Penn State University for his Master’s Degree. He graduated in 1963
with a MS in Electrical Engineering, and in 1967 with a PHD in Electrical
Engineering. He retired in 1993 from HRB but continued to do consulting work
for them and was on the staff of Stanford Research International.
Norman
enjoyed coaching Little League and Teener League, playing golf, tennis, and
poker, researching Old English and playing with his grandchildren. He was a fan
of PSU, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, and the Spikes.
Norman
is survived by his wife Alta of 69 years, his daughter Cynthia Perks, her two
children Allison and Erin Phillips, his daughter-in-law Doreen Perks, her two
children Garrett and Ryan Perks, and his brother William Townsend Perks, III.
His is preceded in death by his son Robert William Perks and his son-in-law
David Keith Phillips.
Services
are private. Norman will be buried at Centre County Memorial Park 1032 Benner
Pike, State College, Pa 16801.
In
lieu of flowers, contributions in Norman’s memory may be made to the Bob Perks
Fund, P.O. Box 313, State College, PA 16804.
An
online guestbook may be signed and condolences left for the family at www.hakygeorgianafh.com.