Norman Shroyer Obituary Norman Charles Shroyer October 31, 1931 - September 17, 2020 Franklin - Norman Charles Shroyer, 88, of Franklin Virginia passed away September 17, 2020. Born on October 31, 1931 in Hastings, MI, he was the son of the late Lloyd and C. Marguerite Lancaster Shroyer. Norm was a graduate of Battle Creek High School in Michigan and served in the US Air Force. He received an undergraduate degree from Purdue University and a Master s Degree from the University of Cincinnati, schools he loved and supported throughout his life. Norm was the Technical Director for Union Camp Corporation from 1970 to 1993. Norm spent his retirement years traveling the globe with his wife Mary and giving back to his community as a volunteer in Franklin. He was a member of the Rotary Club, and regularly attended weekly meetings. He served with the Franklin-Southampton United Way. Norm was a member of Franklin Presbyterian Church. He also spent time wood working, creating tables and cabinets for his family. Norm is remembered by friends and family for his infectious smile, laugh, and outgoing personality. His family remembers him as fiercely competitive in all family games, from cribbage, cards and all board games including Aggravation, played on a board his father made. "Stormin Norman" had a love/hate relationship with golf, which often left him with drives shorter than he would throw his driver. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years, Mary Luella Martin Shroyer; a daughter, Susan S. Muller (Peter) of Blairsville, GA; a son, Dr. Michael N. Shroyer (Leslie) of Norfolk; a brother Rodney Shroyer (Judy) of Palm Springs, California; four grandchildren, Amy S. Lightbourn (James), Aaron Shroyer, Sam Muller, and Lauren Muller; and one great grandchild, Landon Lightbourn. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made in Norm s name to The Village at Woods Edge in Franklin. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Norman Shroyer Obituary (1931 - 2020) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Norman-Shroyer 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/norman-shroyer-obituary?id13571535 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/norman-c-shroyer-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Norman Charles Shroyer, born 31 October 1931, in Hastings, MI, passed away 17 September 2020, in Franklin, VA. He was a US Air Force veteran, Purdue and Cincinnati alumnus, and Union Camp Corporation Technical Director from 1970 to 1993. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Norman Charles Shroyer were held in Franklin, VA. ## The Edited Obituary Norman Shroyer Obituary Norman Charles Shroyer 31 October 1931 - 17 September 2020 Franklin - Norman Charles Shroyer, 88, of Franklin, Virginia, passed away 17 September 2020. Born on 31 October 1931 in Hastings, MI, he was the son of the late Lloyd and C. Marguerite Lancaster Shroyer. Norm was a graduate of Battle Creek High School in Michigan and served in the US Air Force. He received an undergraduate degree from Purdue University and a Master's Degree from the University of Cincinnati, schools he loved and supported throughout his life. Norm was the Technical Director for Union Camp Corporation from 1970 to 1993. Norm spent his retirement years traveling the globe with his wife Mary and giving back to his community as a volunteer in Franklin. He was a member of the Rotary Club and regularly attended weekly meetings. He served with the Franklin-Southampton United Way. Norm was a member of Franklin Presbyterian Church. He also spent time woodworking, creating tables and cabinets for his family. Norm is remembered by friends and family for his infectious smile, laugh, and outgoing personality. His family remembers him as fiercely competitive in all family games, from cribbage, cards, and all board games including Aggravation, played on a board his father made. "Stormin Norman" had a love/hate relationship with golf, which often left him with drives shorter than he would throw his driver. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years, Mary Luella Martin Shroyer; a daughter, Susan S. Muller (Peter) of Blairsville, GA; a son, Dr. Michael N. Shroyer (Leslie) of Norfolk; a brother Rodney Shroyer (Judy) of Palm Springs, California; four grandchildren, Amy S. Lightbourn (James), Aaron Shroyer, Sam Muller, and Lauren Muller; and one great-grandchild, Landon Lightbourn. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made in Norm's name to The Village at Woods Edge in Franklin. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Norman Shroyer Obituary (1931 - 2020) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Norman-Shroyer 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/norman-shroyer-obituary?id13571535 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/norman-c-shroyer-franklin-va/ ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Norman Charles Shroyer | |---------|---------------------------------| | Age | 88 | | Birth | 31 October 1931; Hastings, MI | | Death | 17 September 2020; Franklin, VA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------------|--------------------|------------------| | Norman Charles Shroyer | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Mary Luella Martin Shroyer | Spouse | Franklin, VA | | Lloyd Shroyer | Predeceased Parent | -- | | C. Marguerite Lancaster Shroyer | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Susan S. Muller | Child | Blairsville, GA | | Dr. Michael N. Shroyer | Child | Norfolk, VA | | Rodney Shroyer | Sibling | Palm Springs, CA | | Amy S. Lightbourn | Grandchild | -- | | Aaron Shroyer | Grandchild | -- | | Sam Muller | Grandchild | -- | | Lauren Muller | Grandchild | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Norman Charles Shroyer was a graduate of Battle Creek High School in Michigan. 2. He served in the US Air Force. 3. He received an undergraduate degree from Purdue University and a Master's Degree from the University of Cincinnati. 4. Norm was the Technical Director for Union Camp Corporation from 1970 to 1993. 5. He was a member of the Rotary Club and regularly attended weekly meetings. 6. Norm served with the Franklin-Southampton United Way. 7. He was a member of Franklin Presbyterian Church. 8. Norm enjoyed woodworking, creating tables and cabinets for his family. 9. He was known for his infectious smile, laugh, and outgoing personality. 10. Norm was fiercely competitive in family games, including cribbage, cards, and board games like Aggravation. 11. He had a love/hate relationship with golf.