Norman Mortus
February 10, 1927 – April 25, 2021
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<p>Norman Mortus was amazingly 94 years old when he passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Sun City Hospice house in Sun City Center, Fla. He was born on February 10, 1927, in Port Clinton, Ohio, to Louis and Freda. Norman moved to Riverbreeze Estates in Ruskin when he retired in 1983.</p>
<p>Norman is survived by his children: Charles and his family of Aberdeen, Md.; Fred and his family of Marietta, Ga.; and David and his family of Apollo Beach, Fla. He also is survived by his brothers: Jack, Paul and Bob of Port Clinton, Ohio. His wonderful legacy also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family.</p>
<p>Norman loved to watch old war movies and the Tampa Bay Rays win; really, he loved watching all sports games. He joined the Navy at 17 to serve his country during World War II. He ran a fishing charter in Ohio. He then worked for a total of 33 years for the Department of Defense, 17 years at Erie Proving Grounds in Ohio and 16 years at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. While in Aberdeen, he also served as commander of the American Legion Post 128 for three years. After he retired to Florida, he worked at the Apollo Beach Golf course for over 20 years so he could play golf every day for free.</p>
<p>In more recent years, Norman and Maxine did not miss any of Cameron or Connor’s home ball games and traveled to visit family regularly. He enjoyed coming to Wellspring each weekend and listening to worship and Pastor Joey preach the Word.</p>
<p>Norman battled leukemia for over five years and, most recently, was battling skin cancer as well. Ultimately, these and other setbacks with his health took him home to be with Jesus; and his parents, Louis and Freda; his brother Don; his wife of over 50 years, Betty; his sons Danny and Terry; and Maxine Jones, his love for 10 years; and other family members, where he has finally found the ultimate healing and can finally be at peace.</p>
<p>His family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the amazing friends and neighbors who have helped our family during this time.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to Wellspring Community Church, 705 9th St. SE, Ruskin, FL 33570.</p>
<p>Norman Mortus was amazingly 94 years old when he passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Sun City Hospice house in Sun City Center, Fla. He was born on February 10, 1927, in Port Clinton, Ohio, to Louis and Freda. Norman moved to Riverbreeze Estates in Ruskin when he retired in 1983.</p>
<p>Norman is survived by his children: Charles and his family of Aberdeen, Md.; Fred and his family of Marietta, Ga.; and David and his family of Apollo Beach, Fla. He also is survived by his brothers: Jack, Paul and Bob of Port Clinton, Ohio. His wonderful legacy also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family.</p>
<p>Norman loved to watch old war movies and the Tampa Bay Rays win; really, he loved watching all sports games. He joined the Navy at 17 to serve his country during World War II. He ran a fishing charter in Ohio. He then worked for a total of 33 years for the Department of Defense, 17 years at Erie Proving Grounds in Ohio and 16 years at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. While in Aberdeen, he also served as commander of the American Legion Post 128 for three years. After he retired to Florida, he worked at the Apollo Beach Golf course for over 20 years so he could play golf every day for free.</p>
<p>In more recent years, Norman and Maxine did not miss any of Cameron or Connor’s home ball games and traveled to visit family regularly. He enjoyed coming to Wellspring each weekend and listening to worship and Pastor Joey preach the Word.</p>
<p>Norman battled leukemia for over five years and, most recently, was battling skin cancer as well. Ultimately, these and other setbacks with his health took him home to be with Jesus; and his parents, Louis and Freda; his brother Don; his wife of over 50 years, Betty; his sons Danny and Terry; and Maxine Jones, his love for 10 years; and other family members, where he has finally found the ultimate healing and can finally be at peace.</p>
<p>His family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the amazing friends and neighbors who have helped our family during this time.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to Wellspring Community Church, 705 9th St. SE, Ruskin, FL 33570.</p>