Patrick John Norris

Patrick John Norris

Aug. 5, 1966 - Jan. 24, 2024

MUNCIE, IN - Pat, 57,  was born in Chicago, IL to John and (late) Mary Ann Norris, the fourth of seven children. Growing up in Munster, IN he met his high school sweetheart JoAnne (Cherechinsky) Norris, wife of 34 years, and mother of his two sons, Gregory (Stephanie) and Jonathan (Elizabeth) Norris.

He was the PROUD grandfather "Grumpy" of his three grandchildren, Frankie and Molly Norris, and Joshua Norris. Sweet brother of Mary Norris (Steve Anderson), (late) Michael Norris, Maureen (late Rodrigo Panares), Kathleen (Brian Robson), Timothy Norris, Eileen (Jim Doherty) Son-in-law of Adolph (Gracie) Cherechinsky and Nancy (Chester Balzer). Beloved brother-in-law to Catherine Conlin (Konstantine Baranov), Gregory Cherechinsky (Nancy), David Cherechinsky (Tara), Nancy (David Speroff). Loving uncle of Thomas, David, Elaine and Timothy Behrendt. Alicia (Stephen Faile), Anthony Robson (fiancé, Cassandra), Patrick Robson. Fern, Trent, Trevor (fiancé, Samantha) Cherechinsky . Benjamin and Camille Speroff. Joseph and Carolina Cherechinsky. Zane and Cecelia Doherty.

Pat and JoAnne graduated from Bishop Noll High School in 1984 and continued their education at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana where they set their roots and impacted countless lives with their humor, love and kindness. Pat started his carpentry career at Meredith and Minnick. He then became superintendent at Petro Technology where he met his friend and soon to be business partner Joe Gee and began Norris and Gee Construction. He finished his career with Richard's Kitchens and Baths. He worked countless side jobs for the love of a new task over a business opportunity.

Pat saw countless sunrises and sunsets from the seat of a fishing boat and from the family dock in Tennessee. He was the honorary father of every single one of his sons' friends. He was always there for a laugh, an honest conversation, a couch to sleep on and an occasional Sunday beer. He made people feel warm and safe. His legacy of kindness is something that will live through everyone who got the pleasure to know him. "Neighbor" let you know that you were important. And he was so important to all that knew him.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. (E.S.T.) on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, 415 E. Washington Street, Muncie, IN, 47305. Cremation will take place following the services.

Family and friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, 415 E. Washington Street, Muncie, IN, 47305, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. (E.S.T.) on Monday, January 29, 2024 or one hour prior to services on Tuesday.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.