Ann Kathleen Silletto

Ann Kathleen (Larson) Silletto, 94, loving wife of Charles David Silletto, passed away on May 27, 2025, Ann was born in 1930 in Harlan, Iowa to Esther (Peterson) and Oliver Larson, who owned a shoe store founded in 1895 in Harlan. She graduated from Harlan High School in 1949, a member of the National Honor Society and drum major for the marching band. Ann attended Colorado Women's College and then graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology, where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority and met Dave. After graduating in 1953, Ann and Dave were married on June 28, 1953, and lived in Washington, D.C., for two years, where Dave served as a Lieutenant in the Air Force and Ann worked as a speech pathologist. In 1955, the couple moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, where Dave took a position with Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Ann worked at the Indiana State School with developmentally disabled adults. Ann was a wonderful wife, mother, homemaker and community activist in Fort Wayne for more than 60 years. Her contributions to Fort Wayne, through her service on the Fort Wayne School Board, where she served as President for two years, Arts United, Limberlost Regional Girl Scout Council, Campaign Chair for State Representative Benjamin GiaQuinta, and Meals on Wheels, to name a few, will not be forgotten. Ann's love of entertaining and gourmet cooking, both at her home and lake cottage, were treasured by friends and family. Ann and Dave travelled the world, often with friends or to help communities, and explore new worlds. Ann is survived by her three children, David Larson (Kelly Sheehan) Silletto, John Charles (Cira) Silletto, and Mary Ann GiaQuinta; and her grandchildren, Benjamin Charles GiaQuinta, Michael Larson GiaQuinta, Rose Ann Silletto and Eliza Jean Silletto. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. David Silletto; and her parents, Esther (Peterson) and Oliver Larson. There will be a private memorial service. Greenlawn Funeral Home, Fort Wayne is caring for arrangements. Condolences and memories of Ann may be left online at www.greenlawnmpfh.com