Norman Lee Theroff

Norman Lee Theroff, 68, of Russellville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at his home. He was born October 16, 1946, at his grandparentís home in Clarksburg, the only son of Walter and Alma Lehman Theroff. Norman was a 1964 graduate of Russellville High School. He worked as a surveyor for the Conservation Commission, the South Callaway Nuclear Plant and retired from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Following his retirement and to keep busy, he worked as a custodian for the Cole County R-I High School in Russellville until his health failed him. Norman looked forward to fishing and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. When he wasnít watching a baseball game on television, he enjoyed a good old western movie and expanding his knowledge through the CNN and Fox news channels. However, his greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family, especially his great nephew, Jamie and great niece, Anna. He was a lifelong member of the Russellville United Methodist Church. His church family and his faith were very important to him. Survivors include: his sister, Darlene Schubert of Russellville; three children, Mike and Trevor Theroff and Heather Corke, all of Columbia; two step-children, Donna Greenslit and husband Ed of Jefferson City and Danny Cooley of St. Joseph; a niece, Mona Porter and husband Travis; a great-nephew, Jamie Porter; and a great-niece, Anna Porter, all of Russellville; seven grandchildren, Abby, Zach, Alexis, Shari and spouse Jodi, Jack, Grace and Atlanta; a great-granddaughter, Jaedyn; along with several cousins and many friends. Norman was preceded in death by: his parents; a twin sister, Norma Jean Theroff; a brother-in-law, David Schubert; and a son-in-law, Jeff Corke. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Friday, March 6, at the Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Russellville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 7, at the Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Russellville with Pastor Art Moore and Pastor Royal Speidel officiating. Interment will be in the Enloe Cemetery in Russellville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Russellville United Methodist Church or the Enloe Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Russellville.