John "Bob" Norris Obituary (1935 - 2020)

John (Bob) Norris (85) passed away on December 18, 2020 at Carle BroMenn. He was born on February 19, 1935 in Watson, Il. His parents were John and Mamie Norris. He married Janice on January 19, 1975. He has three children, Kent (Angela), Kurt (Lynette) and Shannon (Matt), six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering and Eastern Illinois University. He owned his own vending business in Fairbury for 17 years when he sold out to a large food and vending company and became a vice president for them. After various moves to St. Louis and Kansas City he made the decision to take early retirement and return to Bloomington/Normal. He then began building homes and built over 30 homes and also did cabinet work and mantles for other builders. His wife, Janice just celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary. They were members of the Peoria Boat Club for many years. Bob was also a 33rd degree Mason and served in the U.S. Army. Visitation will be on Saturday, December 26 from 10:00-11:00am at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Homes, Bloomington. A private family service will be held immediately following. He was loved and respected and will be dearly missed.