Norman R. Bryant

Norman R. Bryant loved a bad joke almost more than he loved dessert. Those who knew him will attest that he often ordered dessert before, or as, his entrée. Norman passed peacefully from this world on November 20, 2022 at the age of 99, just one week after celebrating his beloved wife, Patricia’s, birthday. Norman was born in Milton, IN on February 3, 1923, to the late Isaac R. Bryant and Grace M. Deering. His two brothers, Kenneth E. and Carol R. Bryant, and his sister, Virginia Bryant, preceded him in death. After graduating from Rushville Consolidated High School, Norman proudly joined the Army Air Force in 1943, serving in Italy and France. His service earned him nine bronze stars, Good Conduct ribbons, and a Certificate of Merit in support of combat operations in Europe. He was honorably discharged in 1945 having attained the rank of Sergeant. Norman received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Indiana University in 1951. He married his first wife, Carolyn Nadine Hendrickson later that year. Together, they raised six children, Marsha E. Souder, Norman E. Bryant, Nancy C. Souder (Bert), Gail S. Browne (Tom), Marie L. Brady (Ross), and Sharon K. Schulz (Larry). Nadine passed tragically in 1967, but her presence continues to be felt by those who survived her. In August of 1969 Norman was introduced to Patricia Louise (Whaley) Mason and they would enjoy a marriage of 53 years, quite a feat since they wed after only two weeks. Patricia had a son from a previous marriage, Eric N. Mason Bryant (Julie), and in 1970 they welcomed son Gregory A. Bryant (Lea) into the family. Norman retired after 35 years from Naval Avionics in 1985 where he had worked as a Spectroscopist. He and Patricia spent their retirement years traveling to visit family, frequenting local restaurants, going to the casino (where Norman would lose his small stake after a few minutes), playing card and dice games with family, celebrating holidays and birthdays, and destroying computer programs which Norman tried to “fix.” Their last years were spent at Allisonville Meadows, where the staff grew to love Norman and he delighted in winning candy bars by playing Bingo and enjoying their free ice cream. Visitation will be Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Norman is survived by his wife Patricia, eight children, 21 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. https://act.alz.org.

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Norman R. Bryant

February 3, 1923 - November 20, 2022