Chicago Tribune (IL) - February 10, 2000
George Bjornstad, 85, a decorated marksman who held national records, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, at Bethany Terrace Nursing Home in Morton Grove. In 1963, Mr. Bjornstad won the distinguished marksman medal given by the Army, the highest award given in rifle competition. By 1964 he held six national records in high-power rifle competition. "He was very knowledgeable, just a walking encyclopedia about shooting," said Joe Brown, a fellow shooter and friend for 50 years. Mr. Bjornstad grew up on the NorthSide and began shooting as a youngster, winning his first medal in a junior competition at age 14. A chemical engineer by profession, he worked as a naval chemist during World War II and earned engineering degrees from Illinois Institute of Technology and Northwestern University. There are no immediate survivors. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, followed by a funeral service, at Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster St., Morton Grove.
George Bjornstad, 85, a decorated marksman who held national records, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, at Bethany Terrace Nursing Home in Morton Grove. In 1963, Mr. Bjornstad won the distinguished marksman medal given by the Army, the highest award given in rifle competition. By 1964 he held six national records in high-power rifle competition. "He was very knowledgeable, just a walking encyclopedia about shooting," said Joe Brown, a fellow shooter and friend for 50 years. Mr. Bjornstad grew up on the NorthSide and began shooting as a youngster, winning his first medal in a junior competition at age 14. A chemical engineer by profession, he worked as a naval chemist during World War II and earned engineering degrees from Illinois Institute of Technology and Northwestern University. There are no immediate survivors. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, followed by a funeral service, at Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster St., Morton Grove.
Chicago Tribune (IL) - February 10, 2000
George Bjornstad, 85, a decorated marksman who held national records, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, at Bethany Terrace Nursing Home in Morton Grove. In 1963, Mr. Bjornstad won the distinguished marksman medal given by the Army, the highest award given in rifle competition. By 1964 he held six national records in high-power rifle competition. "He was very knowledgeable, just a walking encyclopedia about shooting," said Joe Brown, a fellow shooter and friend for 50 years. Mr. Bjornstad grew up on the NorthSide and began shooting as a youngster, winning his first medal in a junior competition at age 14. A chemical engineer by profession, he worked as a naval chemist during World War II and earned engineering degrees from Illinois Institute of Technology and Northwestern University. There are no immediate survivors. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, followed by a funeral service, at Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster St., Morton Grove.
George Bjornstad, 85, a decorated marksman who held national records, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, at Bethany Terrace Nursing Home in Morton Grove. In 1963, Mr. Bjornstad won the distinguished marksman medal given by the Army, the highest award given in rifle competition. By 1964 he held six national records in high-power rifle competition. "He was very knowledgeable, just a walking encyclopedia about shooting," said Joe Brown, a fellow shooter and friend for 50 years. Mr. Bjornstad grew up on the NorthSide and began shooting as a youngster, winning his first medal in a junior competition at age 14. A chemical engineer by profession, he worked as a naval chemist during World War II and earned engineering degrees from Illinois Institute of Technology and Northwestern University. There are no immediate survivors. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, followed by a funeral service, at Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster St., Morton Grove.
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