Mildred L. Weimer of Berne, Indiana

February 25, 1926 - November 21, 2018

Mildred L. Weimer, 92, passed away November 21, 2018.  She was born on February 25, 1926 in Ridgeville, IN to Carrie and Frank Ozbun.  Surviving are her daughter, Karen, of Davenport, IA and 3 grandchildren: Dan Bennett (Cynthia Brandenburg) of Millersville, MD, Matt Bennett of Albion, IN, and Jessica Beaver (Philip) of Noblesville, IN.   She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and two brothers, her husband R. Dale Weimer, her son Bruce Weimer, and her daughter Bonnie Bennett.

Mildred graduated as valedictorian from Ridgeville High School in 1944 and attended Ball State University, graduating in 1949 with a bachelor’s degree in teaching.  She married Dale Weimer that same year and they moved to Albion, IN. In 1966 Mildred received her master’s degree, also from Ball State. She and her family moved to Berne, IN in 1966.  Mildred taught Home Economics and Business for many years in Albion and Berne.

Mildred was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Berne, Indiana and Adams County Retired Teachers Assoc., and the Daughters of the American Revolution-Antoine Rivarre Chapter.  Over the years, Mildred enjoyed several hobbies and activities including sewing, crocheting, traveling, being with her family, going to garage sales, jigsaw puzzles, volunteering at Swiss Heritage Village, camping with the Sam’s RV Club, and the many activities at Swiss Village Retirement Home.

Funeral services will be held at Swiss Village Retirement Home at 11am on Saturday, November 24, 2018.  Visitation will be from 10am to 11am before the service. Burial will take place at Sweet Cemetery in Noble County, Indiana.  Memorial gifts can be made to: Sweet Church Community Organization, 3015E 415N, Albion, IN 46701, Trinity United Methodist Church in Berne, a church of your choice, or to the Swiss Village Samaritan Fund.