In Memory Of
Kenneth E. Norton, Jr.
1938
2015
Kenneth E. Norton, Jr.
September 5, 1938 — June 11, 2015
Kenneth E. Norton, Jr., 76, Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015.
He was born September 5, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Laura (Gill) Norton. Kenneth graduated from Topeka High School in 1956. He was a freight carman for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for 43 years, retiring on September 1, 2000.
Kenneth was a member of the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Local Union #6887 Railroad workers for 38 years, serving as a Union Officer, Railway Carmen and TCU.
On October 13, 1956 he married Barbara G. Myers in Topeka. She preceded him in death on April 3, 1998.
Kenneth married Mary L. Holm on August 14, 1999 in Topeka, she survives. Other survivors include his children, Linda Jo Norton, Topeka; Sheila R. (Mark) Pipkin, San Antonio, TX; David J. (Regina) Norton, Topeka; Donna L. (John) Steele, Lee's Summit, MO and Allyson Booth, Topeka; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 16 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 901 SW Fillmore, Topeka. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.
Kenneth will lie in state after 1:00 pm on Monday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Lutheran School Foundation, 701 SW Roosevelt, Topeka, 66606 or Project Topeka Community Food Drive, 1315 SW Arrowhead Rd., Topeka 66604.
To leave a message for the family please visit the guestbook below.
He was born September 5, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Laura (Gill) Norton. Kenneth graduated from Topeka High School in 1956. He was a freight carman for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for 43 years, retiring on September 1, 2000.
Kenneth was a member of the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Local Union #6887 Railroad workers for 38 years, serving as a Union Officer, Railway Carmen and TCU.
On October 13, 1956 he married Barbara G. Myers in Topeka. She preceded him in death on April 3, 1998.
Kenneth married Mary L. Holm on August 14, 1999 in Topeka, she survives. Other survivors include his children, Linda Jo Norton, Topeka; Sheila R. (Mark) Pipkin, San Antonio, TX; David J. (Regina) Norton, Topeka; Donna L. (John) Steele, Lee's Summit, MO and Allyson Booth, Topeka; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 16 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 901 SW Fillmore, Topeka. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.
Kenneth will lie in state after 1:00 pm on Monday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Lutheran School Foundation, 701 SW Roosevelt, Topeka, 66606 or Project Topeka Community Food Drive, 1315 SW Arrowhead Rd., Topeka 66604.
To leave a message for the family please visit the guestbook below.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
In State
Monday, June 15, 2015
1:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Visitation
Monday, June 15, 2015
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)
Evangelical Lutheran Church
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