Norvell L. Ericson
1935 - 2020
Norvell L Ericson 85, died November 27,
2020 at his Newton residence. He was born November 2, 1935 in Moran,
Kansas to Orville L. and Jessie P. Ericson. On October 2, 1965 he
married Jeanie Graves at Wichita, Kansas and she survives of the
home.
He served his county in the United
States Army Reserves. Norvell worked as a machinist at AGCO in
Hesston for nearly 40 years retiring in 2003. He was a loyal employee
and always willing to help out his co-workers. He could often be
found tinkering on small engines and fixing almost anything that was
brought to his garage. He had a love of gardening and especially
enjoyed growing tomatoes and canning his harvest to share.
Orville's greatest joy was his family
and he greatly looked forward to spending time with his children,
grandchildren, and great grandchildren as well as his loving wife of
55 years.
He is survived by his wife Jeanie of
the home; sons Eric (Beth) Ericson and Samuel Ericson; daughters
Connie Stassen and Amanda (Jeremy) Hitschmann; brother Loren Houk;
sisters Paula Carter, Annette Brownlee, Deanna Erickson and Katheryn
Houk. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren.
Norvell is preceded in death by his
parents and sister Marion Wherrell.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the family
is having a private service with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery
Newton.
