Norman R. Sanders, age 79 of Anderson, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Alexandria Care Center following an extended battle with several 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 General Motors in Anderson for over 30 years before his retirement in 1992.  He was a member of the United Auto Workers Union #662.  He attended Frankton High School, and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force following the Korean War.  He strongly believed in being involved in his local community.  Norm carried out his desire to contribute by joining the Madison County Sherriff's Department as a Reserve officer, and ran as a candidate 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 for many years.  He also enjoyed hunting, and was well known for his ability to embellish any story - which fit well with his hobby of fishing as his favorite personal getaway activity.

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 and another expected soon; and many nieces and nephews.

Norm was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry Sanders; 2 sons, infant Richard A. Sanders and 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,with military honors conducted by the U.S. Air Force and Elwood V.F.W . Cremation will follow with a private family burial service in Sunset Memorial Park in Elwood.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 to 3 pm prior to the funeral service on Wednesday 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.