Norman A. Main
April 15, 1935 — December 18, 2012
Norman A. Main, 77 of Ryan, passed away on December 18, 2012 surrounded by his family at his home in Ryan. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Peace Lutheran Church in Ryan by the Rev. Tim Miller. Visitation will be Friday, December 21, 2012 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Additional visitation, one hour prior to services at the church. Graveside Services will be at 4:00 pm at the Troy Mills Cemetery, Troy Mills.
Norman was born April 15, 1935 in Troy Mills, the son of Richard and Minnie (Patterson) Main. He graduated from Troy Mills High School in 1953. On November 10, 1957, Norman was united in marriage to Arlene Sanders. He worked for Ryan CO-OP for many years and then for the Delaware County Road Department, retiring in 2000. Norman served on the committee and worked on the Veterans Memorial in Ryan. Norman was an umpire for High School baseball and softball for many years, besides helping to run and maintain the ball diamond in Ryan. He had a passion for baseball especially the New York Yankees.
Norman is survived by his wife, Arlene; their children, Steve Main of Ryan, Terri Main of Ryan, David Main of Ryan, and Ann (Brett) Pollock of Vinton; three grandchildren, Chandler Johnson, Allison Pollock, and Maranda Pollock; siblings, Helen (Dale) Swanson, Bernard (Eleanor) Main; and a sister in-law, Evelyn (Leonard Scott) Sanders.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Debra in infancy; two brothers, Harold and Gerald; a niece, Wendy Mazer; and three sisters in-law, Anna Mae, Geraldine, and Gladys.
A memorial fund has been established in Norman’s name.
Please sign the online guestbook for Norman at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Norman was born April 15, 1935 in Troy Mills, the son of Richard and Minnie (Patterson) Main. He graduated from Troy Mills High School in 1953. On November 10, 1957, Norman was united in marriage to Arlene Sanders. He worked for Ryan CO-OP for many years and then for the Delaware County Road Department, retiring in 2000. Norman served on the committee and worked on the Veterans Memorial in Ryan. Norman was an umpire for High School baseball and softball for many years, besides helping to run and maintain the ball diamond in Ryan. He had a passion for baseball especially the New York Yankees.
Norman is survived by his wife, Arlene; their children, Steve Main of Ryan, Terri Main of Ryan, David Main of Ryan, and Ann (Brett) Pollock of Vinton; three grandchildren, Chandler Johnson, Allison Pollock, and Maranda Pollock; siblings, Helen (Dale) Swanson, Bernard (Eleanor) Main; and a sister in-law, Evelyn (Leonard Scott) Sanders.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Debra in infancy; two brothers, Harold and Gerald; a niece, Wendy Mazer; and three sisters in-law, Anna Mae, Geraldine, and Gladys.
A memorial fund has been established in Norman’s name.
Please sign the online guestbook for Norman at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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