Anna Sue Rominger

1947 - 2025

Anna Sue Rominger

Feb 19, 1947 - Nov 15, 2025

Anna Sue Rominger, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home on November 15, 2025. She was born in Mitchell, Indiana, on February 19, 1947, the daughter of Clinton Rominger and Agnes Henderson Rominger.

Anna lived a full and accomplished life. She graduated from Bedford High School in 1965 and then moved to Boston, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Civilizations in 1969 and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in 1972. She went on to work for the State of Indiana in the Attorney General's office and the Family of Social Services Administration in Indianapolis. After moving to Northwest Indiana, Anna worked for the Lake County Prosecutor's Office and then started her own law firm, Sendak, Sendak, Neff and Rominger, where she practiced business law.

Anna worked at Indiana University Northwest (IUN) for the remaining 25 years of her career, beginning in 1992 as an undergraduate and graduate professor of business, legal, and ethical environment courses. She was later promoted to Dean of the School of Business & Economics for her outstanding leadership, and then ended her career as Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. During her professional career, she was a recipient of the ATHENA Leadership Award, recognized as the Woman of the Year in the Northwest region. She also received the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash award from the State of Indiana the year before she retired.

In retirement, Anna dedicated her time, talents, and treasures to multiple local organizations. She was a Crochet Guild of America Master, teaching classes and seminars at the national meetings on crochet and knitting. She was a member of the Noteables Choir for over 20 years, later serving as President. She served as a member of the American Association of University Women and Delta Kappa Gamma (Society of Women Educators). She was also passionate about serving as a board member for the Women's Association of Northwest Indiana Symphony Society (WANISS) in various capacities.

In her spare time, Anna was an accomplished pianist, bridge player, and ballroom dancer, competing at various regional dance competitions. She loved spending time with the lovably named "Crafty Grannies" at the First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed collectible dolls, teddy bears, decorations for every season, stuffed animals, beautiful baskets, and creating her own artwork. As a lifelong Trekkie, she took a nightly trip on the Starship Enterprise, watching an episode before bed. She was also blessed with so many dear and special friends that she met throughout her life, profession, and community.

Anna is survived by her husband Joseph Lisak, whom she met over Labor Day weekend in 1985. They were married less than a year later, over Memorial Day weekend in 1986, and had their daughter, Jennifer Lisak, on Labor Day in 1987. Anna is also survived by her sister Gayle Rominger (Tom), her nephew Tom Henighan (Noor), two grandnephews Zakir and Idris, her cousin Robert Henderson, and her extended in-law family, including her son-in-law Ryan, his mother and stepfather Susie and Bob Gardiner, his sister and brother-in-law Kate and Joseph DiMaggio, and their children Bella, JoJo, and Vinny. She was a lifelong cat lover and also left behind her precious fur babies, Calvin, Nella, Nellie, and the outdoor guard cat Ginger.

Friends may visit with the family on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 East 113th Avenue, Crown Point, IN from 3 pm until 7 pm.

Additional visitation will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at First United Methodist Church, 352 South Main Street, Crown Point, IN from 9:30 am until the time of service at 10:30 am, with Reverend Mark Wilkins officiating.

Anna will later be laid to rest at Ames Chapel Cemetery, Paoli, IN.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Anna's beloved Lake County Extension Choir, the Noteables. Checks should be made payable to Lake County Extension Noteables in c/o Anna Rominger or to WANISS on their website at https://nisorchestra.org/donate.