Norval “Red” L. Adams

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Norval L.
Adams

  • Memorial Visitation- Saturday May 29th from 9am-11am

    • HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME (4800 S 84th St, Greenfield)
  • Celebration of Life- Saturday May 29th from at 11am

    • HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME (4800 S 84th St, Greenfield)

Passed away peacefully Saturday, May 15th 2021 at the age of 93.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife Dorothy “Dottie,” daughter Barbara and sister Carolyn.  Loving father of Terry (Robert) Harvey, Nancy (the late Tony) Adams-Schmitt, Anthony (Linda) Adams, Thomas (Diane) Adams, Patrice (the late Pete) McIntyre and Susan (Joel) Farris.  Proud grandpa of Alyssa (Michael) Ciesky, Kyle, Alec, Ben, Nathan and great-grandpa of Everly.  Also survived by other relatives and friends.

Red enjoyed racing in five different decades including being the only person to compete in the first and last race at Hales Corners Speedway.  He was inducted into the Southeastern Wisconsin Short Track Hall of Fame in 2011.  He was a successful businessman including owning A-1 Radiator and was proud to have developed a real estate business with his sons.

A memorial visitation will take place Saturday, May 29th from 9-11am at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME (4800 S 84th St, Greenfield) with a Celebration of Life to begin at 11am. Burial to follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery.

9 Comments

  1. Laurel M DeGrand May 18, 2021 at 9:48 pm - Reply

    We will miss you dearly! Love noisy and Laurel

  2. Randy Jones May 19, 2021 at 9:23 am - Reply

    your wisdom and generosity touched more people than you could know. for an example you taught my grandsons old school respect and chivalry something they will take with them into adulthood. You will always be respected and loved.

    YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED

  3. Rebecca Knox May 19, 2021 at 9:38 am - Reply

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    My condolences to the friends and family of this amazing person who touched and inspired many lives including my own. I will miss our monthly lunches and our chats about life, living, love, relationships, healing, energy and spiritual discoveries.

  4. Eric Trost May 19, 2021 at 2:10 pm - Reply

    Red, what a great life. I’ll think of you every time I go to Jimmy’s Grotto. I’ll bet you were called up because G-d couldn’t find anyone to fix his lawnmower for a fair price. Rest in peace.

  5. Dona Myers May 19, 2021 at 8:33 pm - Reply

    You and I became the best of friends in the last 10 years. I will always value you understanding and wisdom. We shared many a movie, play, and conversation. I’ll miss your weekly calls with empathy and support for my having to move to take care of my folks. You will be deeply missed.

  6. Jane Garvey May 20, 2021 at 4:27 pm - Reply

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    Red has been a part of my life for about 40 years. Loved him, his wisdom, energy, enthusiasm for life, and devotion to family. I miss him, but I will quickly change my thinking to celebrating the fact that I got the opportunity to know him. My condolences to Red’s family and friends.

  7. Dave Evans May 21, 2021 at 3:06 pm - Reply

    Had known Red for many years through the auto business.
    You’ll be missed, my friend.
    May your soul be at rest. You were a good man.

  8. Butch Mierendorf May 22, 2021 at 5:09 pm - Reply

    Sad to hear abut this.One of my Most Memorable Races was with Red at HC..He was a Great Friend over the years.

    Butch & Bonnie Mierendorf

  9. Eddie cherwink May 26, 2021 at 1:24 pm - Reply

    My condolences to my good friend Red. As I new Red for approximately 60 years. When he was in the radiator busses. In later life we started chumming around, Red, the late Dick Johnson and Me.. Had some great times.

    Miss both dearly

    Eddie Cherwink

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