Ronald Ward Garrett
Last Updated on September 1, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network
Ronald Ward Garrett, 89, of Royal Center, IN (formerly of Niles, MI) passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Chase Center in Logansport, IN. He was born on June 11, 1936 in Pickett County, TN to the late Ernest Carl and Esther Evoline (Garrett) Garrett. While most of his friends and family knew him as Ron, he was affectionately known to his siblings by his middle name, Ward. He graduated from Stockwell High School in Stockwell, IN, where he excelled in basketball and baseball. On November 14, 1954, Ron married Donna Lee Deeming in Lafayette, IN and they had three sons. Sadly, their marriage ended in divorce. On December 9, 1975, Ron married Nelda M. (Onken) Manning in Francesville, IN. She passed away on February 4, 2019.
Ron attended the Indiana Business College. For many years, he worked as an Assistant Vice President at First National Bank of Southwest Michigan. Ron loved socializing with people. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing Euchre. Ron was proud of his two first place awards from the Euchre tournaments held on Area 5 Senior Day.
He was a member of the Dowagiac Lodge #2441 FOE. Ron was a member of the Tipton Lodge #33 F&AM in Logansport, former member of Royal Center Lodge #585 F&AM, and Past Master of Winamac Lodge #262 F&AM. He received his Award of Gold in 2007. Ron cherished the many friendships he made as Freemason.
He is survived by:
Scott W. (Marilyn) Garrett, Son
Molly Garrett Shackelford, Granddaughter
Kelly J. Werner, Granddaughter
Shelby Ramer, Great Granddaughter
Savannah Shackelford, Great Granddaughter
Samuel Wade Williams Keel, Great Grandson
Bethany (Donny) Rapacki, Great Granddaughter
Travis (Mary) Werner, Great Grandson
Raymond Rapacki, Great Great Grandson
Josie Kay Werner, Great Great Granddaughter
Charles Keith (Gayle) Garrett, Brother
Evelyn Joyce (Ken) Hightower, Sister
Linda Kay Aune, Sister
Joan Garrett, Sister-in-law
Karen Garrett, Sister-in-law
Ruth Ann Vollmer, Sister-in-law
Fred (Dee) Vollmer, Jr., Brother-in-law
Phyllis Onken, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by list:
Ernest Carl and Esther Evoline (Garrett) Garrett, Parents
Nelda M. Manning-Garrett, Wife
Donna Lee Garrett
Ronald Shawn Garrett, Son
Patrick Joel Garrett, Son
Barbara E. Pugh, Daughter
Delmas Randal Garrett, Brother
Leonard Ray Garrett, Brother
Visitation will be from 5-7 PM EDT Friday, August 29, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
Masonic Services will be held at 7 PM EDT Friday, August 29, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
Private Burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, IN.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or Neal Home in Logansport.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.