Norman William Waldman

Norman William Waldman, beloved father, "Pop" and great-grandpa passed away on August 26, 2018 at the age of 93.
Born December 4, 1924, he was the only son of Margaret and Norman Waldman. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Marie and by his sister, Elaine Von Stein. Norm served in the US Army during WWII. His 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division was among the first to jump into Normandy on D-Day. After being wounded in combat and captured, he became a POW in Germany. After the war he returned to his hometown of Philadelphia where he worked as a plumber with his father.
He met his wife Marie at a picnic. After their marriage they moved to Warrington, PA where they raised their child and attended Redeemer Lutheran Church. Norm retired from the Air Force Reserve with the rank of Master Sergeant. A great believer in higher education, Norm went on to earn his BA and MA in Education at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University, respectively.
This led him to teach plumbing at the M. Dobbins Vocational High School in Philadelphia. He served as Director of Green County Vo-Tech Schools in Waynesburg for 15 years. After retirement he became active in many Greene County community groups.
As a Shriner, he learned the art of clowning. Later he and Marie founded the "Koal Krackin' Klowns" and Greene County Hillbilly Band.
These troupes entertained folks for years in parades, festivals and nursing homes. Norm resided at Asbury Heights in Mt. Lebanon for 11 years. There he and Marie formed and directed the Asbury Hillbilly Band which entertained area residents. After his wife's death 5 months ago, Norm moved south to be closer to his daughter. Norm loved his family, his country and travels with his wife.
He took joy in singing, telling jokes and entertaining friends. He will be deeply missed by his daughter Eileen Marie Davis and her husband Russ Davis of Charlotte, NC, and by his grandchildren: Jasmine (and Justin) Geisinger, Jade Good and Forest Good.
He was a proud great grandpa to Gray and Cole Geisinger. Inurnment will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies,
1158 Morgan Rd., Bridgeville on September 10 at 2:30. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to www.USO.org to help support our service members. Arrangements are under the direction of Palmetto Funeral Home, Fort Mill, SC Condolences may be left at www.Palmettofh.com

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