Ann M. Brayer, 91, died Sept. 24, 2009, in Fountain Hills, Ariz.
She was born in Claypool to Otto and Sarah Minear. She married Michael Brayer, who preceded her in death.
She was a medical assistant for 20 years, retiring in 1972. She was a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne Collectors Club and Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary. She was a life member of Fort Wayne Women's Club and volunteered at St Joe Hospital.
Surviving are a son, Michael L. Ferverda, Fountain Hills; a daughter, Nancy A. Essex, Hicksville, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Nancy M. Redding, Milwaukee, Wis.; a stepson, Michael N. Brayer, San Francisco, Calif.; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with Pastor Frederick Hasecke officiating. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery.
Calling is from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
