Norman A. Waninger

Norman A. Waninger, 86, of Huntingburg passed away on September 28, 2026, at his home. Norman was born August 20, 1940, in Fulda, to Max and Frances (Kleiser) Waninger. He was united in marriage to Betty Jean Braunecker May 19, 1962, at St. Anthony; Betty preceded him in death on May 25, 2018.

Norman retired from IMI as a truck driver. Norman was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, St. Anthony Church, St. Anthony American Legion Post 493, former member of St. Anthony Community Center and St. Anthony Conservation Club. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping, and has enjoyed gardening more recently.

Norman is survived by his 2 daughters, Denise (Rick) Kitten of Ferdinand, Brenda Ison of Jeffersonville; four grandchildren: Hannah Ison, Max Kitten, Ben Kitten, and Sara Kitten; two great-grandchildren: Everett Kitten, Brooks Kitten; siblings Anna Mae Peters of Fulda, Agnes Witte of Ferdinand, and Robert (Diane) Waninger of Lamar.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; brothers: Edgar Waninger, Alvin Waninger, Dennis Waninger, Clarence Waninger, Frank Waninger, sister Pauline Gogel and son-in-law Byron Ison.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, October 2 at 10:00AM EST at Divine Mercy Parish, St. Anthony of Paduca Campus, St. Anthony, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. St. Anthony American Legion Post 493 will conduct military graveside rights. Friends may call on Thursday October 1st from 4:00PM EST to 8:00PM EST at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand, and again on Friday, October 2nd from 9:00AM EST until time of services at St. Anthony Church.