Norman L. Riley, 95, of Ossian, Ind., and formerly of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away on November 10, 2026, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in 1931, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Oscar and Vilas (Roth) Riley.
After graduation, Norman proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years. During his tenure, he excelled in body shop repair and continued body work throughout his life. After his service, he was employed with International Harvester. He later pursued his master’s degree in education and was employed with Churubusco Elementary for over 20 years. He was a member of the Highland Masonic Lodge #762, Fort Wayne. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hiking, and nature, especially watching birds and other wildlife. He was lovingly known as the “Sunchaser” at the nursing home in which he resided and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Deborah (Jerry) Hartman of Yoder, Ind.; son, Michael (Christina) Riley of Indianapolis, Ind.; nephew, Paul (Chris) Riley of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren, Jerry (Brooke) Hartman, Angela Perkins, Trent (Amanda) Hartman, and Douglas (Erica) Riley; eight great-grandchildren, Annabelle Perkins, Oliver Perkins, Emma Hartman, Ella Perkins, Riley Hartman, Dillon Hartman, Beckham Riley, and Maeve Riley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Bricker) Riley; brother, Paul Riley; and great-granddaughter, Addison Hartman.
Funeral Service is 11:00 am on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 6750 Covington Rd., Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior. A private burial will take place at a later date. Preferred memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org. For online condolences, please visit www.greenlawnmpfh.com
