Ramona Ann Weikel

September 19, 1933 - February 7, 2018

Ramona Ann Weikel, 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Parkview Randalia Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Virginia (Bolton) Varney. She was a member of New Horizons Church, New Haven. Ramona retired in 1994 from East Allen County Schools after 27 years of teaching at Southwick Elementary. "Ramona was known for her smile and words of encouragement. She believed encouragement was her God-given gift to share with others." She enjoyed singing and was a member of the Senior Saints Performing Group. Ramona also enjoyed reading, yardwork, and family activities--especially with her pride and joy, her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, James; daughters, Rebecca (Fredrick) Maroney of New Haven, Leslie Weikel of Rochester, and Larita (Nicholas) Grimmer of Fishers; grandchildren, Trammell, Paige and McKenna Grimmer, and Jami Jenkins; siblings, David Varney of Atlanta, GA and Jackie Duncan of Annapolis, Maryland; and nieces and nephews. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2018 at New Horizons Church, 1330 Werling Rd., New Haven with calling one hour prior. Pastor Allen Sudmann officiating. Calling is also 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E. New Haven. Entombment in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Preferred memorials are to New Horizons Church or Salvation Army of Fort Wayne. To share online condolences, go to www.harperfuneralhome.com.