Aaron Fennig

Aaron W. Fennig, 43, of Portland, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He was born on Sept. 23, 1981, in Coldwater, Ohio. He was raised in Portland, Indiana, by his loving parents, Joseph and Kathleen (Wolf) Fennig.

In addition to his parents, Aaron is survived by his son, Caleb Wilken (mother: Lara Wilken); his sister, Claire (Mitch) Neal of Indianapolis; his nephew, Braxton Neal; his aunts and uncles, Mary Jane (Henry) Faller of Aurora, Illinois, Cindy (Tony) Hoying of Waynesville, Ohio, and Beth (Jay) Frilling of Coldwater; John (Kathy) Wolf of Fort Recovery, Chuck (Beck) Wolf of Coldwater, Dave (Ginny) Wolf of Grass Valley, California, Steve (Megan) Wolf of Cincinnati, Karl (Jody) Fennig of Portland, Mike (Brenda) Fennig of Union City, Indiana, Mary (Rick) Gluff of Muncie, Madeline Hayes Lewis of College Station, Texas, Liz Gatewood of Madison, Indiana, and Virginia Fennig of Redkey, Indiana; and many cousins and friends.

Aaron was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herman and Marybelle Fennig and William “Bill” and Margaret “Peg” Wolf; and his uncles, Bill Wolf Jr. and John Fennig.

During Aaron’s younger years, he attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and went to Jay County High School. He then attended Ball State University. In 1999, Aaron enlisted in the United States Army National Guard. During his enlistment, Aaron was deployed to serve as a peacekeeper in Bosnia and then served in Iraq. In 2007, Aaron was honorably discharged. In recent years, Aaron worked for the Stagehand Union in Indianapolis, where he helped set up and coordinate major events in town. In his free time, Aaron enjoyed tending to his gardens and playing his bass guitar. He loved music and it was something he shared with his nephew, Braxton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery, with Father Ethan Moore officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later date in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fort Recovery.

Guests may visit with Aaron’s family on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, from 3 to 7 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.

Memorial contributions may be given to HVAF of Indiana, 964 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. HVAF of Indiana houses, supports and advocates for all veterans and their families to help them achieve the best possible quality of life.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting brockmanboeckmanfh.com.