Rita Mae Gramman, age 94, of Brookville, Indiana died Friday, September 9, 2022 at her residence in Brookville after a lengthy illness.
Born June 9, 1928 in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was one of 12 children born to the late Charles & Ethel (Weinheimer) Lunsford. On September 1, 1948 she and Melvin H. Gramman were united in marriage and he preceded her in death on February 13, 2022.
Rita was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville. In her leisure time she enjoyed crocheting, fishing, baking; and in later years she cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include six children, Karen (Greg) Pflum of Brookville, Indiana, Donna (Mike) Forthofer of Brookville, Indiana, Marlene (Dan) Fohl of Cedar Grove, Indiana, Maureen (Denny) Seals of Cedar Grove, Indiana, Melanie (Mike) Roberts of Liberty, Indiana and Kevin (Sandy) Gramman of Liberty, Indiana; thirteen grandchildren, Brandi Beesley, Heather Gramman, Nathan Roberts, Lindsey Roberts, Kurt Fohl, Jason Fohl, Derek Fohl, Andrew Seals, Holly Meyer, Doug Noah, Brian Noah, Michelle Forthhofer and Heidi Ulfers; 15 great-grandchildren, Adelaide Ulfers, Victoria Ulfers, Xavier Noah, Sawyer Noah, Dempsey Noah, Macie Fohl, Megan Fohl, Austin Fohl, Bella Fohl, Naomi Fohl, Nathan Roberts Lindsey Roberts, Jaylen Beesley, Terrell Beesley, Tatum Beesley as well as a great-great grandchild, Jax Riley. She also leaves behind eight siblings, Ralph (Florence) Lunsford of Brookville, Indiana, Emily Market of Brookville, Indiana, Steve Lunsford of St. Marys, Indiana, Alice Springman of Indianapolis, Indiana, Charlene (Frank) Bravard of St. Marys, Indiana, Richard Lunsford of New Alsace, Indiana, Elaine (Bill) Amberger of St. Marys, Indiana and Willy Lunsford of Osgood, Indiana.
In addition to her parents, and husband, Melvin she was preceded in death by siblings, Joe Lunsford, Arnold Lunsford, Sr. Ramona Lunsford OSF.
Family & friends may visit from 9:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michaels Blvd., Brookville.
Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 11:30 A.M., at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Michaels Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael Catholic Church. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Gramman family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.