After graduating from Berlin Brothersvalley High School in 1960 he proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1961-1967 at which time he married his beloved wife (Cheryl Emerick) on Jun. 3, 1967 and raised their two children in Sykesville, MD. Richard had an unprecedented entrepreneurial spirit in his lifetime, after starting his career with Xerox he went on to own several successful businesses including Pilot Air Freight, Consolidated Stationers, and New Century Assoc. through which he impacted the lives of a countless number of employees, customers, associates, and often was selflessly a consultee to other entrepreneurs alike. Richard always found time to devote to his community through the Winfield Little League Baseball program, volunteered time teaching accounting and money management at Liberty High School, and was an active member with the Jaycees. Retired, he enjoyed fly fishing, hunting, bird watching, golf, football, reading, politics, and mentoring youth through BSA as an Asst. Scoutmaster. His happiness was always evident in helping others, seeing others succeed, and the time he so valued with his family.
There will be a celebration of his wonderful and impactful life to be announced at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Troop 54 Scouts for Vets C/O Richard E Norris Memorial Fund 513 Wynwood Rd. York, PA 17402
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published in York Daily Record from Jan. 13 to Jan. 15, 2021.
After graduating from Berlin Brothersvalley High School in 1960 he proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1961-1967 at which time he married his beloved wife (Cheryl Emerick) on Jun. 3, 1967 and raised their two children in Sykesville, MD. Richard had an unprecedented entrepreneurial spirit in his lifetime, after starting his career with Xerox he went on to own several successful businesses including Pilot Air Freight, Consolidated Stationers, and New Century Assoc. through which he impacted the lives of a countless number of employees, customers, associates, and often was selflessly a consultee to other entrepreneurs alike. Richard always found time to devote to his community through the Winfield Little League Baseball program, volunteered time teaching accounting and money management at Liberty High School, and was an active member with the Jaycees. Retired, he enjoyed fly fishing, hunting, bird watching, golf, football, reading, politics, and mentoring youth through BSA as an Asst. Scoutmaster. His happiness was always evident in helping others, seeing others succeed, and the time he so valued with his family.
There will be a celebration of his wonderful and impactful life to be announced at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Troop 54 Scouts for Vets C/O Richard E Norris Memorial Fund 513 Wynwood Rd. York, PA 17402
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published in York Daily Record from Jan. 13 to Jan. 15, 2021.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement