Norman George Michaud

Norman George Michaud

Evanston, Ill.

Norman George Michaud died on Nov. 24, 2023, in Evanston, Ill. He was 90 years of age. Norman was born in Springfield, Mass., on Aug. 30, 1933. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Ruth, his brother, Robert, and his parents, Maurice and Stephania Michaud. Norman leaves behind his son, Nathaniel, his son’s wife, Carol, and his grandson Alexander (Xander).

Norman graduated from Chicopee High School and served in the United States Coast Guard. He earned a BA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He attended the Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa and earned a Master’s and then Doctorate in Comparative and English Literature. Norman was Assistant Professor of English Literature at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Ind., and spent most of his career as Supervising Test Publications Editor at American College Testing. After retiring in 2003, Norman spent the next years of his life with Ruth in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, vacationing in northern Wisconsin and Michigan, and enjoying visits with family. Following Ruth’s death, he moved to Evanston to be closer to his son and to spend more time with his beloved Xander. Norman loved reading, writing poetry, classical music, jazz music, gardening, taking care of and watching birds, and photography. He especially loved the poetry of Emily Dickinson, a love he shared deeply with Ruth.

As were his wishes, he will be cremated. There will be a small, family memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed in his name to any of the following: Catholic Relief Services; Presbyterian Homes, Evanston, Ill.; Planned Parenthood Foundation; Heifer International; Salvation Army; Chicago Audubon Society; Chicago Food Conservatory; National Wildlife Federation. Info: donnellanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990.