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.