Dr. Norman RossChiropractor, educational and civic leader, farmer, philanthropist. Dr. Ross passed away July 5, 2022, age 82.
He was born in Kosciusko County to loving parents, Lawrence and Ruby Carlin Ross. Norm is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Judy (Keim) Ross, sisters Phyllis (Ross) Fruitt of West Lafayette and Jenine (Ross) Michael of South Whitley, as well as many nieces, nephews and other family members and close friends.
He was a proud graduate of Sidney High School, Ball State University and the National College of Chiropractic, Illinois.
Norm was a successful businessman and prominent not-for-profit leader, including service as a board member of two chiropractic colleges and a director of the Ball State Theta Chi Alumni Corporation. He was also an active member of several Masonic/Shrine organizations and member of Hilltop Lutheran church, as well as a supporter of many charitable and philanthropic causes.
Dr. Ross was the author of “Saints or Quacks, 2020” and was working on a second book “Chasing Squirrels,” both were about the Chiropractic profession.
He will be truly missed by many.
A graveside service will be held September 3, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Ross, Clemmers, Fisher Cemetery, 3904 E. CR 900S, Sidney.
Honorary donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Sherman College Scholarship Fund, http://sherman.edu/dr-ross/, 2020 Springfield Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316.
