Obituary of Glen Norton

Glen Willard Norton was born on June 13, 1941, in Monroe, Michigan. He was the youngest of six children born from the union of Phil and Emma (Dossett) Norton. He graduated from Monroe High school, with the class of 1959.  In 1960, Glen enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country with honor until 1962. Upon returning to civilian life, Glen worked ten years for Dana Corp before becoming a construction carpenter. Glen was proud to say his biggest jobs were for Detroit Edison, Fermi II, the Monroe Mall, and Horizon Outlet mall. He also attended Monroe County Community College for several semesters.

When Glen needed to unwind, he could often be found on the waters of Lake Erie, piloting his beloved boat, "Asylum." His love for boating led him to membership with the Detroit Beach Boat Club, where he rose through the ranks to become Commodore in 1994.

After retiring, Glen and the love of his life, Sallie, embarked on a new chapter of becoming snowbirds, spending their winters in North Fort Myers, Florida. Sadly, this ended when Sallie passed in 2012. 

Throughout his life, Glen yearned for adventure and excitement. He enjoyed the thrill of gambling at the casino, especially at blackjack tables, seeing it as a way to embrace life's uncertainties and test his luck.

Glen Willard Norton, age 83, of Monroe, passed away peacefully at 7:51am on Tuesday; October 8, 2024, while under the care of Brookdale Senior Living.  His passing was preceded by his wife: Sallie; his parents; a daughter: Amy McDaniel; a grandson: Randel McDaniel, Jr.; a great granddaughter: Isabel Underwood; four siblings: George (Donna) Norton, Betty (Russ) Pridemore, Richard (Lane) Norton, and Geraldine (Joseph) Seabolt, a sister-in-law: Susan Norton, and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Richard and Marion McPhillips.

To cherish his memory, Glen leaves two daughters: Julie Langton-Comment of Monroe and Lisa Norton of Monroe; seven grandchildren: Marcy Sharpe, Tiffany McDaniel, Kristyn (Robert) Gereau, John McDaniel, Andrew (Megan) Trowbridge, Jillian Trowbridge (Scott Wyatt), and Amy Norton; fifteen great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; a brother: Troy Norton; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may gather on Tuesday; October 15, 2024, from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life, led by Pastor Heather Boone, will take place at 7:00pm, also at Merkle’s. Cremation has taken place through Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan, a division of Merkle Enterprises, Inc.

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