Robert (Bob) Norton, 88, of Lincoln passed away April 27, 2023. Born April 29, 1935, in Falls City, NE to Roy and Jessie (Mackey) Norton.
Bob served in the U. S. Army. He spent many years as the Principal at the High School in Minden, NE and retired as the School Superintendent in Sterling, NE.
In Bob’s retirement he spent his time around horses. He had a real love for them. He had a great love for his family and of course Husker football. He will be greatly missed.
Bob is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters Jane Norton, Sarah Meyer (Geoff), Nancy Wissink (Orval), and Betsy Hock (Jesse); many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral service: 10:00 am Friday, May 26, 2023, Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street. Burial to immediately follow at Wyuka Cemetery followed by a reception at Roper and Sons Reception Facility.
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10:00 am CST
Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel
4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510
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I was in elementary school when Bob was playing basketball for Falls City High. He and his teammates, Hoot Gibson, Jim Belleau, Les Groff were our heroes. We used to wait outside Pritchard Auditorium for them to arrive for games, and hang around as late as possible for them to leave after a game. Bob was one of my favorite memories, he was always so kind and gracious to us kids, taking time to talk to us and treat us like real people. Great memories of great teams.
– Tom McGuire
I was sorry to read of Mr. Norton’s passing. He was my typing teacher at Nebraska City High School. I enjoyed my times with him. I remember him taping thumb tacks on my typewriter to keep me from resting my hands on the typewriter. Great memories and laughs. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
– Don Dammast
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