Kenneth Porter Norman

Kenneth Porter Norman, 94, of New Philadelphia, died July 15, 2006 at Park Village Health Care Center, in Dover.Kenneth was born on January 22, 1912 in Scio, Ohio He was a graduate of Dennison High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant during World War II. He worked for the Agricultural Adjustment Administration for 15 years and I.F. Manufacturing for 25 years as a furnace operator, retiring in 1978. Kenneth was a member of the First United Methodist Church, in New Philadelphia, the New Philadelphia Elks Lodge #510, and the Tuscarawas V.F.W. Post #7943.Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, George and Bertha Norman; son, Richard K. Norman Sr; and brothers and sisters.Kenneth is survived by his wife of 69 years, Frances; daughter, Janet (Jim) Burns of Dover; grandson, Richard (Tricia) Norman Jr. of Tucson, Arizona; granddaughter, Michele (Mike) Giffen of Gnadenhutten; great grandchildren, Macy and Mitchell Giffen.Visitation will be held Monday, July 17, 2006 from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory in New Philadelphia. New Philadelphia Elks Lodge #510 will conduct lodge services at 7:45 pm. Rev. Dr. Steven Bailey will conduct funeral services Tuesday, at 10:30 am in the funeral home chapel. The Tuscarawas V.F.W. will provide military honors following the service. A reception will be held in the Geib Family Center.Memorial contributions in memory of Kenneth are suggested to the First United Methodist Church, 201 W. High Ave. New Philadelphia, OH 44663