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Wanda Lee Ammerman

Wanda Lee Ammerman

Sept. 23, 1947-Jan. 21, 2022

 

Wanda Lee Ammerman, 74, of Crawfordsville passed away Jan. 21, 2022, at Franciscan Health Lafayette.

She was born Sept. 23, 1947, at Danville, Illinois, to Naomi and Simon Minick. Wanda married the love of her life, Larry Ammerman, on Sept. 26, 1965. He preceded her in death Feb. 14, 2018.

 

Wanda worked at the old hospital as a dishwasher starting in 1964 for 17 years and was then promoted to dietary manager. She transferred to the new hospital and worked there until 1994. She went to work at Williamsburg Healthcare that year and worked until they closed the doors in 2019, where she then retired.

Wanda was passionate for her gnome garden, crafts, softball, the racetrack, and every Memorial Day she would place arrangements on her family member’s graves.

She is survived by two daughters, Janie McDonald and Carolyn Walters (Brian Coffing), both of Crawfordsville; two sisters, Wendy Minick of Colorado and Ann Minick of Crawfordsville; brother Matt Minick; four grandchildren, Aleta Ryon, Desi Walters, Marissa Stemick and Dakota Young; and family friend Jean Lamkin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Larry; and son Larry Lee Ammerman.

Cremation was chosen with a celebration of life at Sanders Priebe Funeral Care, 315 S. Washington St., Crawfordsville, on Monday, Feb. 14 from 4 p.m. in until the time of the service at 5:30 p.m., with Pastor Mike Whitacre officiating. The service will be live-steamed and recorded which can be viewed on her obituary page at www.sandersfuneralcare.com.

Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com.

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