Willie Dean Ball, 57 of Valparaiso, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 13, 2020. He was born January 20, 1963 in Hammond, Indiana to James Renaldo and Laura Bell (Stringer) Ball. On December 22, 1983 in Miami, Oklahoma he married his lifelong love, Tammy Kuebrich who survives.
Also surviving him are his children Jennifer (Joshua Hamilton) Ball of Aurora, Colorado, Alexis and husband Mason Coe of Three Oaks, Michigan, Michel Ball of Valparaiso. He has one grandson Gabriel, whom he adored. Also surviving him are his brothers James and his wife Renee Ball of Tennessee, Eric and his wife Lisa Ball of Claremore, Oklahoma and his sister Jessica Ball of Arkansas.
Willie was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Jimmy Stringer and Ronnie Ball. He was the owner and operator of Willie’s Trailer Fix (W.T.F.) a mobile fleet service in Valparaiso.
Funeral services will be on Monday, February 17th at 7:00 PM with visitation at 4:00 PM until the time of services at Bartholomew Funeral Home, 102 Monroe St. in Valparaiso. www.bartholomewnewhard.com