Norman J. Laker

LAKER, Norman J., age 87. Beloved husband of Katie (nee Kern) Laker for 63 years. Loving father of Kathy (Larry) Laker-Schwab, Norman Thomas (Linda) Laker, Susan L. (Steve) Tolbert, Barb (Jack) Marcum, 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, died from lung cancer April 16th. Norman was a Corporal in the Army AirCorps during WWII, an Engineer at Cincinnati Bell for over 30 years and a 14 year- volunteer Fireman and LifeSquad for Colerain Township. Friends may call Friday, April 25 at St. John the Baptist 5361 Dry Ridge Rd., from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Thank you to the Senior Independence Hospice at Llanfair for their gentle care. Memorials may be made to Hospice c/o Ohio Presbyterian Retirement 1001 Kingsmill Parkway, Columbus OH. 43239. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com