Norman James Anton, 89 years old, formerly of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on June 10, 2024 at Brethren Care Village, Ashland. He was born in Lefor, North Dakota, on February 28, 1935 to the late Theresa (Focht) and Jacob Anton.
Norm was always very proud and loved that he was raised on a farm in North Dakota. He was also so proud and so in love with his loving and devoted wife, Marlene. Norm was never afraid to tell or show his children or grandchildren how much he loved them.
He worked hard to provide for his family and had a great love of music, especially polka and country music. Norm was musically gifted and played many instruments - his favorites were the accordion and guitar. He could build and repair anything and if Norm worked on it, the project was done right or not at all. He loved helping family and anyone that asked for help. Norm loved cars, tractors or anything with wheels. He had horses and loved riding horses.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marlene (Simon) Anton; three daughters, Sheryl Roberts, Connie DeVault, Lori (Rick) Ackerman; one son, Gregg (Lisa) Anton; ten grandchildren, Ryan (Jennifer) Roberts, Christopher Roberts, Audrey DeVault, Colton Ackerman, Hunter (Emily) Ackerman, Joshua (Rachel) Anton, Jessica (Allen) Jackson, Jerrard (Kristin) Tucker, Alicia Kay and Nick (Karoline) Auchard; and fourteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Raymond (Virginia) Anton; and many nieces and nephews.
Norm was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Katherine (Robert) Coon, Rosemary (Leland, “Mac”) McKean, Lorainne (Alfred) Schiff and an infant, Joanne Anton; sons-in-law, Jerry Roberts and David DeVault; and grandson, Patrick DeVault.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM at Wappner Funeral Directors – Ontario, 100 S. Lexington Springmill Rd. The funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM. He will be laid to rest in Oak Grove Memorial Park.
