Norman W. Read

Norman W. Read, age 81, of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Beloved husband, for 53 years, of Cynthia S. Read, nee Zeilenga. Loving father of Steven (Sarah) Read, Matt Read, Travis (Kelly) Read, Chad (Brittany) Read, Tyler Read, and the late infant daughter Shelby Read. Cherished grandfather of Daniel, Luke, the late Jordyn, Jonah, Kaylyn, Daytona, Bristol, Charlotte, Travis Jr. and Memphis. Dear brother of Robert “Rufus” (Trish) Read, the late Wayne Read, Juanita “Neddie” (Dan) Williamson, and Phyllis (Brad) Messinger.  Preceded in death by his parents Norman and Rita Read.

Norman was a longtime mechanical foreman for Metra, retiring after 42 years of dedicated service.  He loved Nascar racing and raced many times at Illiana Speedway and Raceway Park. Norman was loved by many and will be missed.

Visitation Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to St Anthony Majestic Care, 203 Franciscan Dr., Crown Point, IN 46307. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com