Paul L. Norton, 92, of Seneca, KS, died Wednesday, November 7, 2001, at Country View Estates care home in Seneca. He had been a resident there since May 1995.

He was born December 19, 1908, on a farm southwest of Centralia, KS, the son of Frank H. and Anna Osborn Norton. He grew up there and attended Mulberry School. In 1925, he graduated from Centralia High School.

Paul was a farmer and a stockman. He farmed the land where he grew up.

On May 29, 1976, he married Eleanor K. Brown. They lived in Seneca. She preceded him in death on August 18, 1991. Paul continued to live in their home until his health made nursing home care necessary.

Paul had attended the United Methodist Church and the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Centralia. Later he became a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Church and the St. Joseph Society at the church in Seneca. He was also a member of the Nemaha County Historical Society.

Survivors are nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Norton, and two sisters, Mildred Blair and Twila Harden.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10 AM Saturday, November 10, at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Seneca. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Lillis, KS. A rosary will be prayed at 2 PM Friday, with a vigil prayer service at 7 PM Friday, at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.

Memorial contributions may be given for St. Joseph’s Cemetery, the United Methodist Church of Centrailia, or the First Congregational United Church of Christ of Centralia, or Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Seneca.