Obituaries

December 26, 1943 to January 30, 2025

WINAMAC - Roger Alan Haniford, 81, of Winamac, passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, at Hickory Creek in Winamac.

He was born Dec. 26, 1943 in Lafayette, to the late George Wesley and Frances Roberta [Wallace] Haniford. As a child, he had a deeply cherished relationship with his grandparents, Paul and Charlotte Wallace. He graduated from West Lafayette High School and earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Purdue University. He made lifelong friends while at Purdue and was a proud member of Beta Theta Pi. In 1990, he married Connie Hile at the Winamac First United Methodist Church. She passed away July 5, 2016.

Roger Haniford

He is survived by:
Kim (Chris) Schramm, Winamac, Daughter
Andrea (Todd) Keller, Monterey, Daughter
Heather Hunter, Winamac, Step-Daughter
Justin Schramm, Grandson
Jessica Schramm, Granddaughter
Max Keller, Grandson
Maggie Keller, Granddaughter
Jaina Smith, Step-Granddaughter
David Haniford, Indianapolis, Brother

Preceded in death by parents and wife

Mr. Haniford was a beloved educator and coach with a career that spanned 37 years. His first year teaching locally was at Star City High School in 1967. He moved to Winamac High School the following year due to consolidation and retired from there in 2004. He taught drivers education, as well as health and physical education. He coached various high school teams, including the first-ever Warrior football team and boys golf. He was instrumental in bringing a girls softball summer league to Winamac. He and his wife enjoyed supporting their grandchildren, attending family gatherings, and going on fishing trips. They also enjoyed going to the casino. Mr. Haniford was a true outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and shooting. He loved his dogs (too many to mention!). He had a great sense of humor with no filter. Most of all, he loved his family and will be dearly missed.

At Mr. Haniford’s request, no services will be held.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Center.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.