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NORMAN PINNOW
LIMA — Norman F. Pinnow, 96, of Lima, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home, Lima, Ohio. He was born July 1, 1918 in Freeport, Illinois to James F. & Millicent A. (Atkinson) Pinnow, who preceded him in death. On February 12, 1944 he married Lova K. Kline in Freeport and she passed away on July 8, 2010.
Mr. Pinnow retired from Superior Coach-Sheller Globe as chief engineer of the funeral coach division. He was a life member of SAE & ASBE Engineer Societies. He was a member of #54 BPO Elks. He was a member of Trinity UM church. He served in WWII as a 9th Air Force B-26 pilot, accomplishing 35 missions ETO with the 322nd Bomb Group. He adored his family and enjoyed all outdoor activities.
Norman's survivors include his son, David (Lee Anne) Pinnow of Georgia and a daughter, Cathy (David) Patton of South Carolina. He is also survived by two granddaughters, Ginny Detweiler of North Carolina and Anna Payne of Georgia.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard, Don and John Pinnow and a sister, Lois Evers.
There will be no visitation. A private memorial service will be held for the family at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to SIFERD-ORIANS FUNERAL HOME.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to the Allen County Humane Society.
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Tom McPherson
March 12, 2015
I was so shocked to hear of Norm's passing. I knew he wasn't in the best of health, but was shocked and saddened to find out we've lost him. I had known him for many years. I was speaking with him last summer and wanting to get him to relate his professional accomplishments and stories to me for a tribute I had planned for him in our magazine - The Professional Car - but he was too weak to write it all out and could'nt hear to speak over the phone. He was a giant of a man in his profession and a great loss to many. My sincere sympathies to his family.
Collin Freeman
October 6, 2014
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Norman. I have passed on the message to Kim. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of grief and remembrance.
Randy Wapperom
September 15, 2014
Cathy and David - Please accept Dawn and my condolences. I always enjoyed talking with Mr. Pinnow. Both at Nationwise and Allan Nott, he always made sure to look me up to say hi and we would have a nice visit. Our prayers are with you. Take care.
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