John Tracy Waner

John Tracy Waner, 60, of Cheyenne, Wyoming died October 18th in his home. He joins his mother, Sheila Marpessa Smith Waner and father, Bert William Waner in heaven. John was born on March 13th, 1962. His birthplace was in Frankfurt, Germany. Soon after his birth, John and his parents moved into the United States to Washington where he spent his childhood. He then moved to California where he met his wife Dianna Lynn, of 13 years, and had his children. His final resting place was in Wyoming. Throughout John’s life, he loved to go fishing on his boat any chance he had and loved to hunt and hike with his family.
John married his one and only wife Dianna Lynn in 1983, together having 5 children, Steven Waner of Great Falls, Montana, Jefferey Waner of Great Falls, Trayce (Michael) Franks of Butte, Montana, Kyle Waner (Megan Porter) of Great Falls, and Brittany Waner of Great Falls. He left behind his only sister Eileen (Steven) Jeczala of Spokane, Washington, aunt Terry Emerson of Tri Cities, Washington, cousin Keith Rowley, and another son from another relationship Bryce (unknown). He left behind 4 grandchildren, Aiden Waner (Steven Waner & Tisha), Tristan Mueller (Steven Waner & Christina), Gretchen and Ingrid Franks (Trayce & Michael Franks).
Cremation has taken place under the care of Wiederspahn Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home. Services will be announced at a later date.

John also struggled with alcoholism and unfortunately, his addiction was the reason he lost his life. If you are struggling with an addiction to alcohol or other substances, please reach out to someone. The phone number for AA can be found on the bottom of the page as well as a list of other local resources. Please get help if you need it so that your friends and family don’t have to say goodbye to you earlier than necessary.
AA National Hotline: 800-662-4357
Wyoming Recovery in Casper, WY: 307- 265-3791
www.wyomingrecovery.com
Crisis Hotline: 988