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Charles Norris Obituary

Charles H. Norris

Dec 10, 1931 - Feb 1, 2023

Sandusky

Charles Norris, 91, of Sandusky, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

He was born Dec. 12, 1931, in Columbus. A machinist by trade, he retired from Ford Motor Company. In 1965, he moved his four children to Sandusky and married Mary (Katie) Herriott. Her five children brought the family to 11. He was a Past Master of Science Lodge #50 F. & A.M., past Monarch of Singara Grotto, and member of Havasu Chapter #61 OES and Eagles Eerie 444, Sandusky.

He is survived by his children, Deb Holley, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Steve (Kelly) Herriott, of Castalia, Karen (Curtis) Great Bend of Kansas, and Paul Herriott of Sandusky; grandchildren, Ida Farr, David (Emily) Bishop, Jeff Bishop, Keith (Liz) Ellis, Ronday Norris, Miranda Norris, Brandy and Chris McCullogh, Paul Jr., Diana, Ashley, Chester, David, Joe, and Scotty Herriott, Sabrina and Alicen Herriott, and Lisa Herriott; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and sisters, Wanda Stopher and Darlene Hambel.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, in 2004; sons, Charles David, in 1986, and Richard, in 1993; and daughter, Brenda, in 2020.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. The Science Lodge #50 F. & A.M. will hold Masonic Services at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Charles' funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the funeral home with the Rev. Jerald Fenske officiating. Burial will follow at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.

Condolences may be made shared online at toftfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sandusky Register on Feb. 14, 2023.

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Megan

February 19, 2023

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February 19, 2023

Megan

February 19, 2023

His daughter raised me and made me who I am. He was the best great grandpa to me and the best GREAT GREAT grandpa to my children! I will forever miss our pizza parties, sleep overs, and trips to red lobster for crab legs and Jack and coke! You were, and are a National treasure.

Ronday

February 12, 2023

I love you Grandpa

Renee Wilson

February 12, 2023

He was the greatest man I've ever known. He was patient and kind to everyone. It's an honor to have him in my life.
All my love Renee

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