Ronald Ward Garrett

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.