Patriarch of Susan River Homestead Norm McLean mourned

Funeral details for beloved Susan River Homestead patriarch Norm McLean have been released as his loving family pays tribute to him.

The beloved owner of Susan River Homestead Norm McLean has died.

A funeral date has been announced for Norm McLean, the beloved patriarch of popular tourism destination Susan River Homestead.

Mr McLean owned and operated the homestead for more than 40 years before putting in on the market for $20 million three years ago, after he turned 80.

On Friday he passed away after a battle with cancer.

Mr McLean has five sons, including Scott McLean, a Hollywood stuntman, Cameron, who worked alongside him at the homestead, Travis, Glenn, famed horseman Guy and daughter Skye.

Master horseman: Susan River’s Guy McLean.

In the wake of his father’s death, Guy paid tribute to the man he described as his “dearest dad”.

“I’ll love you always Dad, like I always have,” he wrote.

Norm McLean owned and operated the homestead for more than 40 years before putting in on the market for $20 million after he turned 80.

“Far beyond when our eyes are closed.

“Yesterday, our family lost our patriarch, my dearest Dad, Norm McLean and he left this world where he ruled as king of the McLean clan with no words unsaid and a heart full of joy for his loved ones.

“In a sense we were lucky to know that his time was near, so that we all could share with him, just how much he meant to every one of us who loved him so.

Susan River Homestead's Norm McLean enjoying the downpour. Photo: Cody Fox

“I will miss him dearly till the day that I myself return to the earth but I will never regret lost chances to let him know how I felt about him and I will continue on in his memory to let my loved ones know just how precious they are to me, while we are standing face-to-face and even if I could have, I could have chose no better.”

The announcement of Mr McLean’s death was made via a post on the Susan River Homestead Facebook page.

“It is with a very heavy heart that we have to say our beautiful dad (and) grandfather Norm passed away this afternoon,” it read.

“Thankfully we got him home and he was surrounded by loved ones and his little mate Buster.

“We want to thank you for all your kind words over the past 48 hours, we will cherish them forever.

“We thank you for your understanding at this time.”

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour also paid tribute.

“Norm McLean was a unique individual, a character, a gentleman and a friend to many,” he said.

“He will be missed.”

A funeral will be held for Mr McLean on March 7 at the Brolga Theatre from 11am.