Anita Kathleen Ebert

Anita Kathleen Ebert, age 75, of Avilla, Indiana passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born April 16, 1950, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Francis Eugene and Loretta (née Tribby) Guffin. Anita graduated from Morristown High School, Class of '68 and was class Valedictorian and Student Council President the same year. She received numerous academic awards in school for Latin, chemistry, physics, advanced math and was a lead majorette for the Morristown Yellow Jackets band as well. During her time in high school she met the love of her life, George G. Ebert III. After attending Purdue University and Indiana University for 3 years, she and George were married in November 1971 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

They moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana and purchased Fluid Dynamics Inc. in 1974, where Anita served as Chief Financial Officer. With her excellent advice, savvy business instincts and keen intellect, she helped George create a very successful engineering firm.

Anita was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne since 1978 and was an active member of the church choir for 45 years. She had eclectic tastes and enjoyed watching the New York Yankees, Purdue Basketball, traveling in any warm climate, flower gardening and entertaining—especially during the holidays. Most of all, she loved being with family and enjoyed hosting family reunions and church choir cookouts.

Anita is survived by her husband, George G. Ebert III; sons, George Jacob (Valaurie) Ebert and Douglas Eugene (Amanda) Ebert, both of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Aiden George, Emma Marie, Luke James and Levi Kenneth Ebert; and sister, Janet Arlene (James) Foglesong of La Porte, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Gene Guffin.

Celebration of Life is 11 AM, Friday, August 1, 2025 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 7211 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne, IN with calling one hour prior. Friends and family will also be received 4 - 7 PM, Thursday, July 31, 2025 at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes - Maplewood Park, 4017 Maplecrest Rd, Fort Wayne.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or Messiah Lutheran Church.

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