Norris E. Beilharz, 71, Liberty Center, died Wednesday in his home after a long illness.
He was born January 1, 1904, in Liberty Center, the son of Herbert and Lillian (Russell) Beilharz. He married Mae Smith on May 29, 1935, and she survives.
The deceased was the former owner of Redwood Dairy Bar in Liberty Center, retiring in 1968. He was a member of the Liberty Center United Methodist Church and the F and AM Lodge 518, Liberty Center.
Surviving are two sons, Kenneth L., Van Buren, and Terry E., Defiance, one brother, Virgil, Sun City Center, Florida; and one sister, Mrs. Dahrel (Lucille) Crum, Liberty Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Croll-Wright Funeral Home, Liberty Center, with Reverend Joseph L. Burnett officiating.
Interment will be in Young Cemetery, Liberty Center.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 this evening and Friday afternoon and evening.
Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.