Gerald "Jerry" A. Norton, 83 of Elkhorn, WI, died August 24, 2020 at his home in Elkhorn. He was born January 5, 1937 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Raymond and Margaret (Plautz) Norton. Gerald was united in marriage to Audrey Kehoe on July 13, 1957 at the First United Methodist Church in Elkhorn, WI. Gerald served in the United States Army National Guard. He was a Deputy for the Walworth County Sheriff's Department from 1959-1973. In 1973, Gerald opened GAN Antenna and Garage Door in Elkhorn, WI which he owned and operated GAN until his retirement in 2000. Gerald was a member of the Elkhorn Kiwanis, Door and Operator's Assoc., served as Alderman for City of Elkhorn, Badger Motorhome Assoc., Family Motorcoach Association and was a co-founder of Wisconsin Builder's Association. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Elkhorn and served on the church's board. Gerald and Audrey enjoyed traveling. He was an avid deer and pheasant hunter. Gerald was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Audrey, two children and their families and his sister-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Norton.
Gerald "Jerry" A. Norton, 83 of Elkhorn, WI, died August 24, 2020 at his home in Elkhorn. He was born January 5, 1937 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Raymond and Margaret (Plautz) Norton. Gerald was united in marriage to Audrey Kehoe on July 13, 1957 at the First United Methodist Church in Elkhorn, WI. Gerald served in the United States Army National Guard. He was a Deputy for the Walworth County Sheriff's Department from 1959-1973. In 1973, Gerald opened GAN Antenna and Garage Door in Elkhorn, WI which he owned and operated GAN until his retirement in 2000. Gerald was a member of the Elkhorn Kiwanis, Door and Operator's Assoc., served as Alderman for City of Elkhorn, Badger Motorhome Assoc., Family Motorcoach Association and was a co-founder of Wisconsin Builder's Association. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Elkhorn and served on the church's board. Gerald and Audrey enjoyed traveling. He was an avid deer and pheasant hunter. Gerald was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Audrey, two children and their families and his sister-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Norton.
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