Obituary of Norbert Allan Susko

April 13, 1935 - March 31, 2017 Susko, Norbert A. Age 81 of Brownstown. Beloved husband of the late Judith Susko. Loving father of Mike (Mary) Susko and Sharon Bailey. Dearest grandfather of Mike Susko, Katie Susko, Shaun (Kayla) Bailey, and Melanie Bailey. Dear great grandfather of Avery Spierling and Alanna Spierling. Brother of Madelyn Marsh. Memorials appreciated to <b><a href="http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp?utm_expid=114662058-20.atsBcFVZSMeL5cDSIvxOmQ.0&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bing.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DDonations%2Bto%2BAlzheimers%26src%3DIE-SearchBox%26FORM%3DIESR02%26pc%3DEUPP_">Alzheimer's Association </a></b>, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 MEMORIAL VISITATION<br>Tuesday ~ April 11, 2017<br>2:30 PM - 6:00 PM<br>MEMORIAL SERVICE<br>6:00 PM<br>Molnar Funeral Homes - Brownstown Chapel FAMILY TRIBUTE Norb (Norm) Susko was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 13th in 1935. He attended different schools but eventually graduated from Redford High School in 1953 where he met the “love of his life”, Judith Cooley. In fact he told a little lie to the principal at Redford to stay there. He was called into the principal’s office one day. Because of where Dad lived, the principal wasn’t sure he should be attending Redford. Dad was one step ahead. The principal had a map and asked him to point to where he lived. Knowing the school district boundaries, Dad pointed to the street just inside the Redford school boundary. In 1954 the Army called for his services in the Korean War. Before he left, he asked Judy to marry him. Returning in 1956 they were married November 17th 1956 and he began his career in the retail/wholesale tire industry selling Goodyear tires. Initially they lived in a flat in Dearborn, Michigan, but moved to their first home in Garden City, Michigan where they raised their two children, Mike and Sharon. Upon retiring, Norb & Judy moved to their current home at Dell Webb in Brownstown. The “Compound” as our family called it was the best move they ever made. They both talked about the many friends they made and all the activities they participated in. They both loved everyone and our family would like to thank everyone at the “Compound” for the friendship you all provided. Dad was involved in many social activities including poker and bridge. He was known for his sense of humor and sometimes his forgetfulness. He always seemed to forget something. There were many times he “miss-placed” his cane, hat, sun glasses, or car keys and everyone seemed to know they were Norm’s. We are sure his friends know of other stories as it seemed it was a standing joke at the “Compound”. His pride and joy were his grandchildren; Shaun, Melanie, Michael, and Katie and his great grandchildren; Averie and Alanna. When asked in the hospital what he wanted most he would reply that he wanted to see them all again. Our mother, Judy, passed away a couple of years ago and it was a rough time – especially for Dad. He loved her deeply and said he wanted to see her again, but not just yet. He wanted time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dad was also a sports fanatic and would plan his day around what sports were on TV (a man’s man). He would be in his den (man cave) watching all the local pro and college teams while Judy watched her shows in the other room. She liked her teams, too, but would let him have his space as sometimes the language would get a little salty. Our Dad was a strong, loving, and happy man. He liked to have a good time and enjoyed making others laugh. For example, he had his own language. He would call places or would refer to people close to their actual name but slightly off. It used to drive us crazy as we knew half the time he was joking and half the time he couldn’t remember the name or place and just made up something close. We just never knew which. Our family will miss Norm and our mother Judy deeply. But we know they are in a better place. Dad would say Mom broke their deal. He was supposed to go before her. But now he is with his “Jud’s” and they both can look down from Heaven and know we miss them but we will continue on with the traditions and lessons they taught us. God Bless You Both