Norman BARRON

BARON, Norman, age 74, passed away June 5, 2010, graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1960. While in law school, he served as a member of the law review and garnered several other academic distinctions. After graduation, Norm spent two years on the faculty of the Indiana University School of Law. He returned to Cincinnati in 1962 and has practiced law here since this time. He has served as the managing partner of Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer for more than 25 years. During his 50 years of practice, Norm developed expertise in a number of areas including real estate, probate and administrative law. He has also served as the general counsel for the Greater Cincinnati Automobile Dealer's Association for over 35 years and has become widely respected as one of the leading attorneys in representing the interests of automobile dealers. In 1970, Norm and a few of his of former classmates, in conjunction with the College of Law, founded the George C. Katsanis Memorial Scholarship. Norm has served as a Trustee for that scholarship since its inception and the scholarship has grown to be the largest privately funded scholarship awarded by the College of Law. Norm has also served as a Trustee of the University of Cincinnati Alumni Association, as well as a Trustee and past President of the University of Cincinnati College of Law Alumni Association. In addition to practicing law, Norm has been intimately involved with horse racing, both at the state level as well as nationally and internationally. In 1983, he was appointed to the Ohio State Racing Commission and spent over 20 years on the Commission, never missing a meeting. For 6 of those years, he served as the Chairman of the Commission. Norm was also a member of the Board of Directors and a past Chairman of the Association of Racing Commissioners International. He previously has received the prestigious Joan Pew Award, recognizing him as the most outstanding horse racing regulator of the year. He is the husband of Judy Barron, devoted father of Esther Barron, Michael (Carrie) Barron & Hal (Carol) Barron, dear brother of Lois (Barry) Lefton & Bernie (Ilze) Barron, loving papa of Joshua, Nathan, Jacob & Sammy Barron. Services Weil Funeral Home, 8350 Cornell Rd. Monday, June 7, 3:00 P.M. Visitation begins at the funeral home at 2:00 P.M. Shiva will be observed Mon-Thurs at his residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Norman Barron Memorial Fund at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, P.O. Box 210040, 2540 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45221-0040.

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Norman BARRON

June 5, 2010