Judith May Regadanz

She was born at home, on January 5, 1937 in Fort Wayne Indiana to the late Levi Waikel & Pearl (Johnson-Coleman).

When Judy was 9 she told her mother that she was going to marry the 10 year old boy playing ball down the street. She did. On November 5, 1954 she married the love of her life, Billy Allen Regadanz. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2023. They moved to Snow Lake shortly after they were married. There was no indoor plumbing or bathroom. She promised once Bill put an indoor toilet in she would never ask for anything else. Well, she soon realized she would have to ask for a door.

She raised her family at Snow Lake and was about to move to a beautiful piece of Heaven in Angola after Bill retired. They spent their retirement years surrounded by the beauty of nature and the love of their family and friends.

Judy enjoyed being a wife, mother, grandmother, a great grandmother and a homemaker. Her family was her biggest joy. She was a member of the Nevada Mills Community Church. For several years she belonged to the Sigma Phi Gama Sorority. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies of the Moose along with being a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Working as a waitress for a short time at the Holiday Inn, Captain’s Cabin & the Elks. She had a gift of serving and taking care of others. Her heart was dedicated to taking care of aging people or those who were ill. She loved babies & children as she would babysit for her grandchildren & great grandchildren every chance she got. Best of all, the kids loved the stories & songs that she made up. Judy also loved the outdoors, animals, fishing, and mushroom hunting. She enjoyed playing cards with her family & friends. She enjoyed cooking and feeding people. Her cooking & baking will never be topped or forgotten. The smell of baked goods filled the house often. Waking up to the smell of roasting turkey on the holidays will always be remembered.

Judy’s children are: Kay (Mike) Kunce of Fremont, William (Kimberlie) Regadanz of Fremont & Tina (Jeremy) Breen of Fremont. Grandchildren are Brandi (Michael) Foster, Jennifer Kunce, Angie (Jason) Singleton, Christopher Kunce, Kyla (Connor) Huizenga, Wade Regadanz, Luke (Sarah) Breen & Adam Breen. Great grandchildren; Zakeri Pica, Aubri Pica, Jacob Foster, Kendallyn Pica, Landon Foster, Jane Singleton, Coralynn Foster, Caroline Singleton, Alice Singleton and Louisa Singleton.

The late Ronald Houser, her nephew, stayed at Aunt Judy’s home summers and weekends throughout the years and traveled on several family vacations. Traveling with Judy’s husband & sister to different casino’s through out the years.

Judy was the youngest of 11 children. They all have preceded her in death. Frank Waikel, Harold Waikel, Raymond Waikel, Gene Waikel, Orland(Dale) Waikel, Evelyn (Waikel) Houser, Patricia (Waikel) Auker, Norma Waikel, Donna Waikel, and Doloras Waikel . Judy also has several nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5 pm until 7 pm Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana. Rev. Tracey Zimmerman will officiate the service. There will also be one hour of visitation on Thursday prior to the service from 10 am until 11 am at the funeral home.

Burial will follow the service at Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana.

Memorial donations in her memory may be directed to the Nevada Mills Community Church, P.O. Box 216, Orland, Indiana 46776 or to the Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County, P.O. Box 204, Angola, Indiana 46703.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beamsfuneralhome.com for the family.