Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Ronald S. Annis

March 9, 1925 - Feb. 18, 2005

                                        

South Bend Tribune 2/21/2005

Sam Annis, 79, of East Calvert Street, South Bend, Ind., passed away at 8:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. Sam was born on March 9, 1925, in Bremen, Ind., to the late Oris and Addie (Schaeffer) Annis.

 

On Oct. 30, 1965, in South Bend, he married the former Judy Raderstorf, who survives. One son, James Ronald Annis; and two sisters, Beverly Estich and Martha Fisher, preceded him in death. Along with his loving wife, Judy, he is survived by three sons, Kevin (Dawn) Annis of South Bend, Charles (Jill) Annis of Mishawaka, Ryan Annis of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; three daughters, Cynthia Barrett of Salem, Ore., Gail Chase of Vancouver, Wash., and Molly Greenwood of Linden, Wash. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

 

Sam has been a lifetime area resident, graduating from Bremen High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Marines and earned the rank of Sergeant while serving two tours. Sam retired from Associates as an electrician in 1992. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.

 

Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, in the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend, with two hours of visitation beforehand. Rev. Michael Heintz will officiate. Military Rites, performed by VFW Post 360 and American Legion Post 161, will follow the service. Donations in memory of Sam Annis may be made to the donor's choice.