Robert T. Norcross

Robert T. Norcross, 68, of Lebanon passed away at his residence on Thursday June 6. He was the husband of Nancy Gross Norcross. They had celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary this past November. Born in Englewood, NJ on January 11, 1945 he was the son of the late Seton T. and Susan Kubis Norcross. Robert graduated from Manheim Township High School with the class of 1963. He attended the University of Miami, Fl from 1963 - 1969 where he lettered in football. Then he transferred to Franklin & Marshall College in 1966. Robert proudly served as a Corporal in the US Marine Corp from 1969-1971. He received the Outstanding Man of Platoon Award, Leatherneck Magazine Award, Outstanding Recruit of the Year Award, and he also served during the Vietnam conflict. He was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lebanon. Bob was a proud member of the International Association of Heat, Frost, Asbestos and Allied Union Workers since 1971. He was President of local #23 from 1991 – 1993 and served as the Business Manager from 1993 to his retirement in February 2005. He served as Chairman of the Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee, Chairman of the Union Health & Welfare, Pension and Annuity Funds and Chairman of the Joint Trade Board for PA Insulators Construction Association. He chaired the negotiating Committee for Collective Bargaining and served as Vice President of the Central PA Building Construction Trades Council. Bob loved sports and coached the Manheim American Legion baseball team for 13 years. He received Coach of the Year award and coached the All East All Star Team at Veterans Stadium.. Bob was very involved in various Masonic organizations. He belonged to Mt. Lebanon Lodge #226. He was a 32nd degree Mason in Scottish rite and a member of Hermit Consistory SPRS 32nd degree. He was a member of York Rite Bodies Chapter Council and Commandry and belonged to the following York Rite bodies: Weidle Royal Arch Chapter #197; Lebanon Council # 27 Royal and Select Master Masons; and Hermit Commandry #24 Knights Templar stationed in Lebanon, PA. Bob was proudly looking forward to being installed to the office of the Emminent Commander of Hermit Commandry and by declaration of the Hermit Commandry, he was awarded the rank of Honorary Hermit Commander. He was a proud collector of sports memorabilia, coins, and Oakley sunglasses. He was a huge fan of the rock and roll oldies. He had one of the largest collections of 45 records from that era. He played drums and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three brothers-in-law and their wives, three sisters-in-law and their husbands, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 AM from the Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 119 North Eighth Street, Lebanon. Viewing will be held on Sunday 4 PM – 7 PM from the Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main Street, Annville a Masonic service will be held at 6:30 PM and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held on Tuesday at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery 10:30 AM. Funeral precession will form at 10:00 AM from the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home Rt. 72 & Camp Meeting Rd. Jonestown, PA 17038. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1274 Lebanon, PA 17042 PDF Printable Version

Robert T. Norcross

January 11, 1945 - June 6, 2013