Elizabeth Anne Riedemann

Elizabeth Anne Woempner Riedemann of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020 due to a stroke. She was a spirited 98 years old. Born July 21, 1921, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of John L. and Gladys (Hartman) Scott. Preceding her in death were her brothers, Richard L. Scott and William J. Scott, and her step-sister, Evelyn (Babe) Wilhelm. After graduating from Emmerich Manual Training High School, she had a secretarial career at Equipment Service Company, Indianapolis for several years. She married Robert C. Woempner on February 21, 1942, and the couple had two daughters, Stephanie and Christine. Robert passed away on November 21, 1990. Elizabeth excelled in her artistic endeavors including painting, ceramics, sewing, piano, and creating porcelain dolls. She was an award-winning member of the Doll Artisans’ Guild and International Doll Makers Association. Elizabeth - fondly called Liz, Scottie, Ebal or Lix by many - enjoyed a good laugh, as well as entertaining and cooking for her family and many friends. She was active in Tri Chi Sorority, two bowling leagues, and the Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod). She loved travel, and in 1998 married Chester L. Riedemann, with whom she enjoyed numerous trips before Mr. Riedemann passed in February, 2007. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Sawaya and Christine Brown; her son in law, Joe Brown; her granddaughters, Erin (Kevin) McMahon and Melissa Faulkner; her two great-grandsons, Finnegan and Madoc McMahon; and many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Little & Sons Funeral Home - Indianapolis, 4901 East Stop Eleven Road, Indianapolis, IN 46237. A funeral service will follow immediately at 1:30 PM. The funeral service can be viewed via Facebook Live on Little & Sons Indianapolis Facebook page. To protect family and friends who may be vulnerable to illness, guests attending the services in person must wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines. 10 guests will be permitted at a time. The family deeply appreciates your respect for these health and safety measures. A private family graveside ceremony will be held at St. John’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Elizabeth’s honor be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Heart Association.