ANNETTE L. "ANN" MATHEIS

ANNETTE "ANN" L. MATHEIS, 57, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at her home after a seven month battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her family. Born in Washington Court House, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Philip D. and Janet L. Purtell. Ann graduated from Fairfield High School in Leesburg, Ohio in 1977 and earned her Bachelor's degree in Animal Science in 1981 from Ohio State University. She was a member at Emmanuel Community Church where she taught Sunday school and officiated Upward Basketball. Ann had a passion for children, sports, and loved mentoring through educating. She devoted many years to substitute teaching in the Southwest Allen County School District. She then worked at Homestead High School in the attendance and discipline offices from 2005 to the present school year. Ann was active with the Athletic Boosters and helped with numerous dance marathons. She was an assistant varsity coach for the Homestead High School girls' softball team and coached the Woodside and Summit Middle schools girls' basketball teams. Ann also helped organize and run the Don Ayers Times Corner softball league. She coached and officiated in the Aboite Girls Basketball League. Ann was a devoted and passionate follower of Christ, wife, mother, and spiritual leader who dedicated her life to bringing glory to God in all that she did. Surviving are her loving husband, Ronald D. Matheis of Fort Wayne, Ind.; children, Bradley D. Matheis of Indianapolis, Ind., Valerie L. Matheis of Noblesville, Ind., Allison E. (David M.) Meyers of Fort Wayne, Ind., Jacqueline M. (Hobson) Roberts of Alexander City, Ala.; brothers, Thomas (Laura) Purtell of Leesburg, Ohio, Richard (Judy) Purtell of Cincinnati, Ohio, Dave (Dori) Purtell of Cincinnati, Ohio, Russ (Judy) Purtell of Malibu, Calif.; sisters, Sue Purtell of Cincinnati, Ohio, Kay (Dr. William) Meyers of Springboro, Ohio, Shirley (Tom) Hangen of Columbus, Ohio; and a granddaughter, Caydence C. Matheis. Annette was also preceded in death by her son, Patrick A. Matheis, and grandchildren, Zeke R. and Zoe L. Meyers. Service is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at Emmanuel Community Church, 12222 U.S. Highway 24 West, with calling one hour prior. Calling is also from 3 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at the church. Memorials may be made to the Homestead High School Athletic Boosters. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, Ind. To sign the online guestbook visit www.domccombandsons.com