Norman John "Jim" Burton

Norman John “Jim” Burton, 89, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Cherry Meadows Hospice.

Norm was born on May 13, 1928 to Melvin and Margaret (Bronold) Burton in New London. He was a veteran having served in the US Marines. On October 15, 1955 he was united in marriage to Annette Welhouse in Waukegan, Illinois. Norm enjoyed fishing, spending time at the cottage in Clintonville and building stuff in the garage. He especially enjoyed traveling and the annual fishing trips to Canada, trips to Florida, Las Vegas and many other places will always be cherished. Norm was an avid Packer fan and an original season ticket holder.

Norm is survived by his five sons; Greg (Peggy) Burton, Tucson, Arizona, and their daughter Justine Burton, and her son Caeden Marshall, Kevin Burton, Wonewoc, Kelly (Stacie) Burton, of Appleton; and their children Spencer Burton and Sawyer Burton, Kurt (Leanne) Burton, Appleton, and their daughter Kayla (Jason)Allen, and their son Oliver Allen, Kris (special friend Jodi and her daughter Brandi) Burton, Appleton, brothers and sisters; Russell (Vaugn) Burton, Harold (Bonnie) Burton, Rita Young, Ruth Shepherd, Kathleen Happersett, and Roy (Marlene) Burton, a sister-in-law Pat Burton, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Norm was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ann, an infant brother Leslie, an infant sister Beverly, a brother Neil Burton, brothers-in-law; Delton Young, Richard Shepherd, Bud Happersett and a sister-in-law Gretchen Burton.
The funeral service for Norm will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME. A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.