Julia Ann Keaffaber
Julia Ann Keaffaber, 77, of rural Wabash, died at 1:55 a.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at her home. She was born July 7, 1943, in Wabash, to Chester R. and Wilma C. (Nelson) Ogan.
Julia was a 1961 graduate of Noble High School. She married Ronnie G. Keaffaber in Wabash on April 10, 1964. Julia worked at Clark’s Finer Foods and Scott’s Supermarket and was a cook 10 years at Sharp Creek Elementary. She was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. Julia enjoyed line dancing, crocheting, bowling, yardwork, gardening, and especially loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events.
She is survived by her husband, Ronnie G. Keaffaber of Wabash; three children: Jodi (Eric) Roser of Roann; Randy (Tammy) Keaffaber of Wabas; and Jenni (John Jenkins) Burt of Fishers; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers and sister: Sherman Ogan of San Marcos, Calif.; Janet (Ken) Dale and Keith (Susan Sailors) Ogan, both of Wabash.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandson, Chad Keaffaber.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, March 27, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Friday, and 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are Blessings in a Backpack or the Little Norse Preschool.