Reta O. Sindelar

Reta O. Sindelar, 82, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at 8:08 a.m. at her daughter’s residence in Roanoke, IN.

Reta was born on August 28, 1935, in Chapman, NE to George Washington and Pearl (Emick) Steuben. Her parents preceded her in death. She married William Sindelar on July 3, 1954, and he preceded her in death on October 9, 2001.

Reta grew up in Central City, NE, and was a 1953 graduate of Nebraska Central City High School. After living in both Lincoln and Omaha, NE, the family moved to Huntington, IN, in 1972. She was an Administrative Assistant at Wabash Tech for 20 years and retired in 1996. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Huntington, IN.

Reta loved bowling, belonging to WIBC for many years and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She also played and coached girls’ softball for many years here in Huntington and in Nebraska. After retiring she enjoyed quilting, playing golf, reading, beading and puzzles.

She is survived by one son, Rick W. (Sandra) Sindelar, Fort Myers, FL; three daughters, Renee’ (John) Lillard, Omaha, NE, Lori (David) Sprunger, Fort Wayne, IN, Kathleen S. (Ed) Vessels, Roanoke, IN; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Along with her parents and husband of 47 ½ years she was preceded in death by seven brothers, Dean Steuben, Paul Steuben, Dale Steuben, Roy Steuben, Bill Steuben, Bob Steuben, Neal Steuben; and one sister, Marie E. Poland.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN.

A private burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Huntington, IN, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Fort Wayne Medical Oncology & Hematology in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN 46750.

McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com

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