Norman E. Walton

Norman E. Walton, 92, formerly of rural LaRue, died 5:57 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Upper Sandusky. He was born Nov. 5, 1928, in Smithville, to B.F. and Mabel (Everhart) Walton. He married Marjorie (Gregg) Walton June 11, 1950, and she survives. Norman is also surived by three sons, Douglas L. Walton of rural LaRue, Michael W. (Kathy) Walton of rural LaRue, and Jon (Monica) Walton of Erie, Colorado; five grandchildren, Spencer (Melissa) Walton, Tom Walton, Lucas (Tatiana) Walton, Mark Walton, and Sydney Walton; two great-grandchildren, William and Aiden; and sister, Rosella (Robert) Bear of rural LaRue. Norman was preceded in death by a sister, Garland Pennington; and three brothers, Clarence, J. Warren, and Wayne Walton. Norman was a retired farmer, having worked for B.F. Walton and Sons Seed Company for 25 years. He also worked 19 years in the parts department of Wyandot Tractor and Implement, Upper Sandusky. He was a 1946 graduate of Sycamore High School and was a member of Marseilles United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday school for many years. He was a Sunday school superintendent and served on other various committees within the church. Norman was a member of the former Marseilles Chapter # 515 F&A.M., which currently combined with the Upper Sandusky Masonic Lodge, and was a member of Kenton Chapter of the Order of Eastern Stars. He also was a past member of Marion County Farm Bureau. Norman was a former high school basketball official for many years and he and Marjorie served as red coats for The Ohio State University football and boys and girls basketball programs for many years. For hobbies, Norman loved to play basketball, softball, bowling, and he was an avid tennis and golf player. But really, he just enjoyed spending time with his family. Norman's funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September, 11, 2021, at Marseilles United Methodist Church with the Rev. Doug Pummell officiating. Burial will follow at Fehl Cemetery, Marseilles Township. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at Bringman-Clark and Co. Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky. Additional visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday prior to the funeral service at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to Marseilles United Methodist Church, or the donor's choice, in care of Walton-Moore Funeral Home, P.O. Box 350, Sycamore, 44882. Online expressions of sympathy can be made at waltonmoorefuneralhome.com