Ann fondly remembered kindergarten at Roosevelt School, the smell of crayons, and a woven rug that she took to school with her every day. She also attended St. Vincent’s first grade through 8th, Roosevelt for ninth grade, and Elkhart High School for 10th to 12th grade, where she graduated in 1961.

After high school, between 1961 and 1974, she worked full time for her aunt, Mildred Shuler, who owned and operated Secretary Service in downtown Elkhart. She was employed at Skyline in the late 70s, then went to Manpower where she earned the distinction of being a Tiffany Girl. Through Manpower, Ann worked at Juhl Ad Agency who arranged a pay raise citing never having seen anyone type so fast. On March 15, 1983, she began working at Miles, later becoming Bayer, where she would continue working for almost 25 years.

 She was an avid reader from an early age and did not remember a time that she could not read. Ann enjoyed genealogy, crochet, and after attending classes with ladies from work in later years, making greeting cards. Ann also enjoyed taking long country drives and going to Fort Wayne to visit her friends.

Friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, and for an hour prior to the 11 a.m. am Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, Sept. 14, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

To leave the family an online condolence, visit  www.hartzlergutermuthinman.com.

The family would also like to give a special thank you to the Elkhart Clinic, the Oncology Care Unit at Elkhart General Hospital, Center for Hospice Care and Meals On Wheels.