Joanne Weldy

February 8, 1933 - December 18, 2020

E. Joanne Weldy, 87 of Goshen, formerly of Wakarusa, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at her daughter’s house in Mishawaka. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, February 8, 1933, to Maurice and Nellie E. (Reynolds) Dresser. She is survived by 2 daughters, Elizabeth Rieth of Mishawaka, Jane Bickel of Mishawaka, 3 grandchildren, Karie Hoffer of Grand Rapids, MI, Jessica Dallas of Mishawaka, Ashley (Patrick) McDowell of Mishawaka, and 2 great-grandchildren, Chelby Dallas and Calvin McDowell. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 half-sisters, Evelyn and Georgia. Joanne was a policewoman in East Grand Rapids, MI. After moving her girls to Waky she worked for their Uncle and veterinarian, Dr Maurice Weldy and was the cheery face who greeted you at the Wakarusa Tribune. Anonymously for 20 years she wrote the popular column Wilton’s World. In retirement she provided transportation for her Amish friends. Her life was devoted to her girls and their friends, her door always open for a chat or a snack. At the Courtyard she had a drawer full of little toys for visiting children of the community. Giving love freely to all was our Nanny. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Private burial will take place at Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, is handling arrangements and online condolences can be sent at www.rrefh.com