Norman-Tanber-Obituary

Norman A. Tanber

Toledo, Ohio

Nov 1, 1937 – Apr 29, 2023

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November 1, 1937
DIED
April 29, 2023
LOCATION
Toledo, Ohio

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Norman A. TanberNorman A. Tanber, a retired Toledo firefighter, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Foundation Park Care Center. He was 85.Norm was one of those guys who seemingly knew everyone. A running joke among family members was when they'd run into one of Norm's pals and they made the...

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I knew Norm from our days at Rosary Cathedral! He was a good friend and great jock.

Norman will be severely missed. He was a great Uncle to me, and always made our family a priority. His sense of humor and dedication to a life of service, is a rare trait that is simply in short supply these days.

RIP - A classmate from R/C grade school! He was a great quarterback! LJSchmersal

Marsha and family, please accept our deepest sympathy.

Norm was a great person, fireman, and friend. Everyone loved Norm. He always had a smile, and everyone in Toledo knew Norm. We will be praying for your family.

Norm was the most kindest man I have ever known . it was my privilege to have him as a friend!! Yes he was a man of many jokes !! When I was sad he made sure he would get me laughing again , Norm will be missed by many.

My memories of Norm hark back 80 years to our early childhood as neighbors separated by a narrow driveway on Collins Street in the Old West End. Even though we could easily hop the fence to the Glenwood School playground, we had more fun playing baseball and football in the street in front of our adjoining houses. In the fall, the tomato farm trucks would stop at the corner of Glenwood and linger just long enough for us to snatch a ripe tomato from the baskets. I am pretty sure the drivers...

Norm was such a great guy, so friendly, don´t think he ever met a stranger. My husband, Steve Hall, has many fun memories of Norm. I remember Norm from working at the Toledo FF Credit Union. Sending condolences and prayers to Norma and family...

Norm was the "best of the best"!