OBIT: John Donald NORSEEN, 2007, of interest in Somerset County, PA
 
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  NORSEEN,  John Donald  10/05/07   Daily American
  
    John Donald Norseen, 53, Kennesaw, Ga., died Sept. 27, 2007, in El Paso, Texas, while
  on business for Concurrent Technologies Co. Born July 17, 1954, in Pittsburgh, the son of
  John David Norseen and Ruth Elizabeth Bushman. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Mary
  Ellen Rutter; and brother-in-law, Art Rutter. Survived by wife, the former Donna Denise
  Ream, to whom he was married 29 years; children, Julie Elizabeth Norseen and husband,
  Micah Merrick, Philadelphia; Sara Rebekah Norseen, Diana Faye Norseen and John David
  Norseen III, all at home; sisters, Mrs. Gary (Susan) Wydman, Dallas; and Mrs. Fred (Jane)
  Houlihan, State College; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was a 1972 graduate of
  Mount Lebanon High School, he received his B.S. from Penn State University and his M.S.
  from the University of Southern California, he also was currently working on completing
  his Doctorate. He was a U.S. Naval Aviator serving in various capacities including
  intelligence. He graduated from the Naval War College with Highest Distinction. John made
  significant contributions in the fields of biofusion, information security and biometrics.
  But he is also treasured for his exuberance, intelligence, creativity, love of PSU
  football, rock 'n' roll and an almost child-like curiosity. John D. Norseen will always
  be remembered for his devotion to his family. He will be missed and loved by all who knew
  him. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral
  Home, Somerset. A service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Kingwood Church of God,
  Kingwood. The Rev. James L. Monticue, the Rev. Scott Ream and the Rev. Paul Tobias
  officiating. Interment Kingwood IOOF Cemetery. For the education of his children,
  contributions may be made payable to Susan E. Wydman, 1221 West Campbell Road, Suite 207,
  Richardson, TX 75080. Graveside military rites accorded by the Somerset County Honor
  Guard. www.haugerzeigler.com