Obituaries

Ramona S.Seagrave

October 10, 1934 to February 16, 2013

ROYAL CENTER - Ramona S. Seagrave, 78, of Winamac, formerly of Royal Center,  passed away at 11:10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

Born Oct. 10, 1934 in Marion, she was the daughter of the late Winston and Nellrose (Schick) Morton. On Sept. 15, 1961 she married Dwight H. Seagrave. He preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 2010.

Survivors include her children, Bruce Ladd of Cambridge City, Phil Ladd (Kim) of Lafayette and Greg Ladd (Cheryl) of Logansport; brothers, Mike Morton of Phoenix, Ariz. and Chuck Morton (Velma) of Hattiesburg, Miss.; sisters, Nancy Heim (Joe) of Westlake Village, Calif. and Eileen Lemons (Gene) of Marion; grandchildren, Scott Ladd (Sarah) of Indianapolis and Cody Ladd of Indianapolis; great granddaughter, Amelia Ladd of Indianapolis; special cousin, Joyce Zody (Frank) of Kokomo; brother-in-law, Larry Seagrave (Carolyn) of Greentown; and special friends, Betty Schaff of Marion and Dick Harmon (Sharon) of Lucerne. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Seagrave was a 1952 Swayzee High School graduate. She was a clerk at Credit Bureau of Logansport for 17 years retiring in 1988. She was also a homemaker. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church and the St. Luke Lutheran Church Women’s Guild of Winamac. She was also a former member of Town and Country Extension Homemakers Club in Royal Center.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center. A chapel funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday (Feb. 20), at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 721 South Market St., Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at Thompson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church. 

Danny Lee Overmyer

February 6, 1940 to February 17, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Danny Lee Overmyer, 73, Francesville, passed away unexpectedly at 8:26 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 17, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born Feb. 6, 1940 in Francesville to the late Henry Lee and Velda Wuethrich Overmyer.  He married Carol Finch on Feb. 15, 1959 at the home of his parents in Francesville.  They recently celebrated 54 years of marriage. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Jerry Overmyer, Wolcott, Son
Mark Overmyer, Wolcott, Son
David (Sherri) Overmyer, Remington, Son
Daniel Overmyer, Lafayette, Son
Grandchildren Joshua Lee Overmyer, Chelsey Renee Overmyer, Andrew Dustin Overmyer, Levi David Overmyer, Kristie Marie Overmyer, Alicia Lynn Overmyer, Tyler Scott Overmyer, and  Paige Danielle Overmyer.
Great-grandchildren: William David Wagoner III, Emilie Marie Bullington, Mya Alivia Holbrook, Jadelyn Lockridge, and Brody Tyler Lockridge.
Richard Lynn (Beverly) Overmyer, Francesville, Brother
Roger Dean (Janet) Overmyer, Monon, Brother
Janet Elaine (Ken) Schrock, Congerville, IL, Sister
Mary Ann (Mike) Schieber, Congerville, IL, Sister
Virginia (Eldon) Christensen, Saybrook, IL, Sister-in-law
Trula Alliss, Rensselaer, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
1 Infant Niece
1 Infant Nephew

Mr. Overmyer graduated from Francesville High School in 1958. He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville. From a very young age, he farmed with his grandfather, father, brothers, and uncles and was instrumental in the growth of Overmyer Farms, Inc. He went on to form the D.L. Overmyer Co. with his four sons, which specialized in growing potatos, mint, and small grains. He enjoyed working with balsa wood World War II scale airplanes. He enjoyed spending time with wife and family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, and one hour before the services at the church. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday (Feb. 20), at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donaions may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home.

Marcella McCray

April 15, 1923 to February 16, 2013

WINAMAC - Marcella M. McCray, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 1:45 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. 

She was born on April 15, 1923 in Tomahawk, WI to the late Claude and Jeanettie Hare Shidler. 

Survivors include:
Jeanettie M. "Sis" (Art) Fox, Winamac, Daughter
Marge (Darrell) Ries, Tyler, TX, Daughter
Linda Craig, Winamac, Daughter
Ronald (Marie) Craig, Grovertown, Son
Steven (Sandy) Craig, Winamac, Son
Brenda Craig, Winamac, Daughter-in-law
24 Grandchildren
Several Great Grandchildren & Great-Great Grandchildren
4 Sisters

Preceded in death by:
William Brent Craig, Son
7 Sisters
3 Brothers

Mrs. McCray lived many years in Florida and Texas before moving back to Winamac two years ago.  She enjoyed nature, especially bird watching. She was loved by her family and will be missed.

A private family burial will take place at Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Winamac VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Peggy Tiede Goss

September 3, 1950 to February 15, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Peggy Tiede Goss, 62, of Greenwood, passed away on Friday, Feb. 15. 

She was born Sept. 3, 1950 in Francesville, to the late Richard and Florence Tiede.

She is survived by her husband, Eugene “Chip” Goss of Greenwood, and two aunts, Betty Doll and Sylvia Doll both of Francesville. 

Mrs. Goss was retired from Greenwood Public Library. She was a member of the St. James-Salem United Church of Christ.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 19,  from 5 to 8 p.m., at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday (Feb. 21), at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Francesville, with visitation one hour prior to the service.   She will be laid to rest at St. James-Salem Cemetery. 

Memorial donations may be made to the St. James-Salem United Church of Christ, Francesville.  
 

Dolores Mae Wagner

June 14, 1927 to February 12, 2013

MEDARYVILLE - Dolores Mae Wagner, 85, of Medaryville, passed away at 3:27 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Whispering Pines in Monticello.

She was born June 14, 1927 to the late Alfred Paul and Anna Meta Turner Schultz. She married Fred Eugene Wagner Sr. on May 17, 1947 at the Medaryville United Methodist Church. He passed away Sept. 30, 2012.

Survivors include:
Fred Eugene (Patricia) Wagner, Jr., West Lafayette, Son
Bruce Allen Wagner, Winamac, Son
Susan Elaine (Fred) Jungels, Medaryville, Daughter
Grandchildren Glendon Jungels,  Ryan Jungels,  Brett (Greta) Jungels, Kurt (Megan) Jungels, Lori Wagner,  Amy Wagner, April (Kirby) Wuethrich and Corey (Lori) Wagner.
Great-grandchildren Abigail Wuethrich, Cale Wuethrich and Emma Jungels.
Paul (Joan) Schultz, Medaryville, Brother

Preceded in death by:
William Schultz, Brother
Elsie Raynec, Sister
Edward Schultz, Brother
Dorothy McIlvain, Sister
Herbert Schultz, Brother
Robert Schultz, Brother

Mrs. Wagner graduated from Medaryville High School. She was a member of the Medaryville United Methodist Church and participated in the ladies group. She also was a member of the Medaryville OES #310 and the local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter. She had worked several years at the Medaryville Garment Factory. She and her husband owned and operated Wagner's Pizza in Medaryville for 12 years. They also shared several hobbies together including gardening, China plate painting, and making porcelain dolls. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday (Feb. 18), at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. An Eastern Star Services will be at 2 p.m., followed by the funeral service with Pastor Susan Jennys and Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. 
Burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to Medaryville United Methodist Church. 

Ralph W. Braun

December 18, 1940 to February 8, 2013

WINAMAC - Ralph William Braun, 72, founder and CEO of The Braun Corporation, Winamac, passed away at 4:45 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8, at his residence in Winamac.

He was born Dec. 18, 1940 in Winamac to Joseph J. and Olive M. Braun.

Survivors include his wife of eight years, Melody; his children Cherie (Paul) Braun-Diaz, Todd (Amy) Braun, Brent Braun, Drew (Lisa) Braun, Melissa (Nathan) Dennis; and eight grandchildren Nathan and Alison Diaz, Brittney and Brady Braun, Quentin, Justin, and Caitlin Haley, and Lindy Dennis.

Also surviving are his step-children Aaron (Carrie) Gutwein, Anthony (Jennifer) Gutwein, Allison (Daryl) Starr, Adrienne (Nick) Vollmer, seven step-grandchildren, and one sister Joan Heath.

He was preceded in death by his father Joseph J. Braun in 1986 and mother Olive M. Freeman Braun in 2012.

Mr. Braun was a pioneer in the mobility industry, struggling with SMA from a young age. Out of a need to improve his own mobility, he built his first three-wheel scooter in 1962. Realizing that there were many others like him, he started his own company developing and manufacturing several mobility products. This began in 1963 when he started Save-A-Step Manufacturing, which eventually grew into The Braun Corporation in 1972. What began as a solution to his own mobility needs grew to a company that would eventually change thousands of lives. In 2006, The Braun Corporation adopted the brand name, BraunAbility for its products. Today his company has grown into a world-wide corporation, with its headquarters still based in Winamac.

In 2010, Mr. Braun released his autobiography, Rise Above. He then started The Ralph Braun Foundation as a way to assist the disabled population with purchasing mobility equipment. As a recipient of many awards and honors, his recognition began in 1979 when he received the Employer of the Year Award from the Commission for the Handicapped and the Indiana State Board of Health. Since that time, he has been featured on television and in many newspaper and magazine articles for his success and drive to improve the lives of others with disabilities. In 2012 he was awarded the “Champion of Change” from The White House. He was also honored with the Support of the Guard and Reserves Patriot Award. This award is for his dedicated support and flexibility offered to employees serving in the military. His most recent award was a bronze plaque from the Adaptive Driving Alliance for being the leader and pioneer for mobility products. 

Mr. Braun was also a life-long model airplane enthusiast and member of the Winamac Aero Modelers Club. He was a loving father, dedicated husband and wonderful friend to many. Over the years, his involvement and donations to the community have been too numerous to mention. He will be greatly missed. 

Friends may call at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac, from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday. A funeral mass will be at 12 noon, Saturday (Feb. 16), at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac. Entombment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Winamac.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to The Ralph Braun Foundation at P.O. Box 310, Winamac, IN 46996.