Norman E. Wanty, of Ann Arbor, MI, passed away at the Arbor Manor in Spring Arbor, MI on November 22, 2025.
He was born the son of Mark W. and Calista (Butts) Wanty on September 1, 1933 in Ypsilanti, MI. Norman married Bonnie Wicks on August 7, 1976, and she preceded him in death.
Norman was a proud member of the United States Army and served with a missile battalion. He worked for the City of Ann Arbor Water Purification Plant for over 35 years after his discharge from the Army. Norman loved to walk in the outdoors and enjoyed nature. He enjoyed taking pictures of historical sites and the presidents’ burial tombs.
He is survived by his sons, Steve (Cathy) Pendell, Tracy (Dana) Pendell, and Maurice Pendell; and his sister, Janet Pendell. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara; brother, Mark Jr.; sister-in-law, Betty; niece, Kathy; nephew, Christopher Pendell; and brother-in-law, Royal Pendell.
A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. A private entombment will take place at Arborcrest Cemetery.
