David W. Norris, 77, of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024, at his home. He was born Nov. 24, 1946, in Natrona Heights, to the late Homer W. Norris and Marian Vojtecky Czekalski. Dave was a 1964 graduate of Har Brack High School. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War from 1964-1972, as a staff sergeant with the United States Army in the artillery division. He retired in 2006, after 33 years, of service from Allegheny Ludlum Steel, where he worked in the 8-3 melt shop and later on the Safety Committee. Dave was of the Catholic faith. He was a member of the Tarentum VFW Post 5758, Brackenridge American Legion Post 226 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles 699 in Tarentum. Dave enjoyed trips to the casino, fishing, music and playing bar bingo. He is survived by his best friend and love, Geralyn "Gery" Lucke; children, Autumn Kress, Taylor Wright, Wesley J. Norris and Austin D. Norris; step-daughter, Carrie Booher, Gery's children, James Lang III and Jacquelyn Lang; several grandchildren, and by his brother and sister. As per David's request all services were private. Burial with full military honors was in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township. Arrangements were under the care of the CICHOLSKI-ZIDEK FUNERAL HOME, INC., Natrona Heights, 724-224-8688. To send an online condolence, please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.