Actor George Wendt has passed away at age 76. A Catholic, he was married one time only, a rarity among thespians, and she survives along with his three kids. My Bride and I frequently watched the show that made him famous, in those far off days before kids, the internet and network shows progressively becoming impossible to watch. The character he portrayed, Norm Peterson, was always welcome by his friends, although his career was going no where. (Perhaps too much time in the bar?) His wife Vera, portrayed by Wendt’s real life wife, was often the butt of his jokes, but he was resolutely faithful to her and obviously deeply in love with her.
I hope that God extends a kind welcome to Mr. Wendt in the Kingdom where He knows everyone’s name.
Yes. Peace be with him now and forever.
My favorite “Norm” of the show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L_vWpTAra8
Fare thee well, George.
He was also a member of SNL’s “Da Bears” skit brought back to life with the Chicago newspaper headline: “Da Pope”.
RIP
George Wendt and gone. R.I.P.