Roberta Ann Waninger Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Roberta Ann (Huelsman) Waninger, 76 passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Traditions at North Willow Senior Living Community in Indianapolis, IN. Roberta was born and raised in Fort Branch, Indiana where she attended Holy Cross grade school (1958) and Reitz Memorial High School (1962). She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Indiana and her master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. Roberta was passionate about education, teaching both pre-school and elementary school in Evansville and the surrounding areas for nearly 40 years. She dedicated 35 years of service to the Catholic diocese as an elementary teacher at Holy Cross School, Holy Spirit, St Joe City, St Joseph County, St Theresa, and St James. Roberta’s devotion to her students left an indelible mark and she is remembered as a beloved teacher, colleague, leader and friend. A devout Catholic, Roberta was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church donating her time, talent, and treasure to the parish and school throughout the years. She leaves an extraordinary legacy of faith, integrity, and selfless support of others. Roberta is preceded in death by her husband Leo Bernard Waninger; her parents Silas and Lucile Huelsman; her sister Mary Lou (Huelsman) McBride; a sister law Heather (Barr) Huelsman; and other loved aunts and uncles. Roberta is survived by her daughter Amy Lynn Waninger of Indianapolis IN; her son Eric John Waninger and his wife Jill (Hemenway) Waninger, of Evansville IN. Her brothers, Richard Huelsman of Raleigh, NC and Eugene Huelsman of Bedford IN. And her beloved grandchildren, Faith Elizabeth Waninger and Ayden Leo Waninger of Indianapolis IN and Riley Jo Waninger and Chase Eric Waninger of Evansville IN. Also surviving are cousins in Indiana and Ohio and nieces and nephews in Indiana, Illinois, and North Carolina. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 16th, from 2-7pm at Ziemer Funeral Home North Chapel, 6300 First Ave Evansville, IN 47712, followed by a memorial service from 7-8pm. Visitation will continue Friday, July 17th from 10-11am at St Joseph Catholic Church (6202 W St. Joseph Road, Evansville IN 47720). Catholic mass will begin at 11am and Roberta will be laid to rest in St Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Roberta’s name to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the Women’s Brain Health Initiative (https://womensbrainhealth.org/donate). Condolences may be made to the family online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com

Roberta Ann Waninger

July 9, 2020

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Roberta Ann Waninger

July 9, 2020

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