Norman R. Sanders, age 79 of Anderson, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Alexandria Care Center following an extended battle with many health complications. He was born on July 13, 1938 in Elwood, the son of Richard A. and Dorothy M. (Heater) Sanders. Norm worked at Delco-Remy Division of GM for over 30 years before his retirement in 1992 and was a member of the United Auto Workers #662. He strongly believed in being involved in his community. He carried out his desire to contribute by joining the Madison County Sherriff’s Department as a Reserve, and ran for Mayor of Anderson twice. Norm was a ham radio operator, using the handle “Stormin’ Norman” when on the air. He volunteered for the Madison County Emergency Management Services and tracked tornados as a storm chaser. He attended Frankton High School, and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force following the Korean War. He liked to go hunting, and was known for his ability to embellish any story- which fit well with his hobby of fishing as his favorite personal getaway time.
Norm’s family includes 5 daughters, Dottie Sanders (companion Jerry Wolfe) of Wolcottville, Colleen (husband Ed) Broyles of Anderson, Donna Painter (companion Donald Brown) of Anderson, Norma (husband Mark) James of Anderson, and Jennifer Sanders of Terre Haute; sister, Karen L. Sanders of Anderson; brother, Jeffrey L. Sanders of Anderson; sister-in-law, Donna Sanders of Anderson; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren plus 1 pending; and many nieces and nephews.
Norm was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry Sanders; infant son, Richard A. Sanders, and son Richard E. Sanders; granddaughter, Rachel Sanders, and grandson, Bobby Lee Williams III.
A funeral service celebrating Norm’s life will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood. Cremation will follow with a private family burial service in Sunset Memorial Park at a later date. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Elwood Animal Shelter through the funeral home. Online expressions of condolence may be made at copherfeslermay.com.
Norm’s family includes 5 daughters, Dottie Sanders (companion Jerry Wolfe) of Wolcottville, Colleen (husband Ed) Broyles of Anderson, Donna Painter (companion Donald Brown) of Anderson, Norma (husband Mark) James of Anderson, and Jennifer Sanders of Terre Haute; sister, Karen L. Sanders of Anderson; brother, Jeffrey L. Sanders of Anderson; sister-in-law, Donna Sanders of Anderson; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren plus 1 pending; and many nieces and nephews.
Norm was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry Sanders; infant son, Richard A. Sanders, and son Richard E. Sanders; granddaughter, Rachel Sanders, and grandson, Bobby Lee Williams III.
A funeral service celebrating Norm’s life will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood. Cremation will follow with a private family burial service in Sunset Memorial Park at a later date. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Elwood Animal Shelter through the funeral home. Online expressions of condolence may be made at copherfeslermay.com.
Norman R. Sanders, age 79 of Anderson, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Alexandria Care Center following an extended battle with many health complications. He was born on July 13, 1938 in Elwood, the son of Richard A. and Dorothy M. (Heater) Sanders. Norm worked at Delco-Remy Division of GM for over 30 years before his retirement in 1992 and was a member of the United Auto Workers #662. He strongly believed in being involved in his community. He carried out his desire to contribute by joining the Madison County Sherriff’s Department as a Reserve, and ran for Mayor of Anderson twice. Norm was a ham radio operator, using the handle “Stormin’ Norman” when on the air. He volunteered for the Madison County Emergency Management Services and tracked tornados as a storm chaser. He attended Frankton High School, and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force following the Korean War. He liked to go hunting, and was known for his ability to embellish any story- which fit well with his hobby of fishing as his favorite personal getaway time.
Norm’s family includes 5 daughters, Dottie Sanders (companion Jerry Wolfe) of Wolcottville, Colleen (husband Ed) Broyles of Anderson, Donna Painter (companion Donald Brown) of Anderson, Norma (husband Mark) James of Anderson, and Jennifer Sanders of Terre Haute; sister, Karen L. Sanders of Anderson; brother, Jeffrey L. Sanders of Anderson; sister-in-law, Donna Sanders of Anderson; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren plus 1 pending; and many nieces and nephews.
Norm was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry Sanders; infant son, Richard A. Sanders, and son Richard E. Sanders; granddaughter, Rachel Sanders, and grandson, Bobby Lee Williams III.
A funeral service celebrating Norm’s life will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood. Cremation will follow with a private family burial service in Sunset Memorial Park at a later date. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Elwood Animal Shelter through the funeral home. Online expressions of condolence may be made at copherfeslermay.com.
Norm’s family includes 5 daughters, Dottie Sanders (companion Jerry Wolfe) of Wolcottville, Colleen (husband Ed) Broyles of Anderson, Donna Painter (companion Donald Brown) of Anderson, Norma (husband Mark) James of Anderson, and Jennifer Sanders of Terre Haute; sister, Karen L. Sanders of Anderson; brother, Jeffrey L. Sanders of Anderson; sister-in-law, Donna Sanders of Anderson; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren plus 1 pending; and many nieces and nephews.
Norm was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry Sanders; infant son, Richard A. Sanders, and son Richard E. Sanders; granddaughter, Rachel Sanders, and grandson, Bobby Lee Williams III.
A funeral service celebrating Norm’s life will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood. Cremation will follow with a private family burial service in Sunset Memorial Park at a later date. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Elwood Animal Shelter through the funeral home. Online expressions of condolence may be made at copherfeslermay.com.
