Obituary

Wilma Ann Forks, 90, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in New Haven, Indiana, to the late Elmer and Emma Werling. Wilma graduated at New Haven High School and International Business College. She served by working in several places including working for Charlie Seyfert at Seyfert's Potato Chips and serving as a bookkeeper at Bennett Clothes in New Haven, Rea Wire, and Parkview Randallia. She loved playing bridge with her friends and eating out. She found much joy spending time with her grandkids and her great grandkids. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in New Haven and taught Vacation Bible School and Sunday School at Grace Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. Wilma is survived by her children, Shirley (Kent) Howard, Ron (Lorraine) Forks; six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joanne (Chuck) Dull, and Miriam (the late George) Tucknott; and her brother Vern (the late Mary) Werling. She was preceded in death by her husband Don Forks; brother, Robert Werling; and sister, Elaine Dueker. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 2:00 pm located at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N. Clinton Street) with calling from 1:00 pm until the service. A burial will take place following the service at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Preferred memorials may be made to Coventry Meadows Nursing Home (for Memory Care Resident Activities). To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com

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