Joni Dick, 62, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at her home in Fort Wayne’s West Central Neighborhood. She was born June 24, 1960, in Huntington, Indiana. After several years of service, she retired from Parkview Hospital, Barrett McNagny and Indiana Physical Therapy. Upon retirement, in addition to raising her family, Joni began volunteering for Animal Care and Control, Fort Wayne Ballet (as a board member), Humane Fort Wayne and Junior League of Fort Wayne. She was passionate about the growth of the Fort Wayne community. She loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren and with her many friends. Joni had a passion for fostering kittens, saving over 200 animals. She also loved to travel, dine out and attend concerts, with a special affinity for Jimmy Buffett shows. Joni performed every year in Fort Wayne Ballet’s Holiday Nutcracker, and was an avid Notre Dame sports fan. She also loved to share her drink invention with her friends… the Joni Poni. She is survived by her husband, Ron Dick; children, Hayli (Scott) Beck, Anna Dick, and Adam (Raleigh Sparrow) Dick; granddaughters, Claire and June Beck; parents, Patti Souers, and Jerry (Karen) Souers; mother-in-law, Carol Walker Dick; sisters, Rose (Tom) Wall of Huntington, Lisa Snider of Huntington, and Kathleen (Donald) McLean of North Carolina; brother, Ed Souers of Huntington; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joni was preceded in passing by her in-laws, Bob & Arlene Dick. Visitation will be held from 2-4pm & 5-7pm on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Klaehn, Fahl, & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46819. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4500 Fairfield Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807 with visitation one hour prior. Burial to follow the service at Lindenwood Cemetery. Contributions in Joni's memory may be made to Animal Care and Control, Humane Fort Wayne, or Fort Wayne Ballet.
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