Ned Allan Somerlott

Ned Allan Somerlott, 87, of Angola, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Cameron Health in Angola, Indiana.

Ned was born on April 8, 1938, at the family homestead in rural Angola, Indiana.  He graduated from Metz High School in 1956.

Ned enjoyed farming and was fortunate enough to have been able to do it until the day he died.

He was married to Marcella Lee Jack from March 8, 1959, to December 14, 1989.  He married Shirley Ann Lockhart Gilbert on August 11, 1990, until she passed away on January 3, 2022.

Ned was a life-long member of the Mount Pleasant United Brethren Church and attended the Metz Christian Church.

He was an avid IU Basketball and Cubs Baseball fan.  He enjoyed cutting wood all winter long and, in the spring, would make maple syrup with his family.  Most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Surviving are his daughters, Sandy (Dr. Bradley) Igney of Wolcottvlle, Indiana and Debbie (Bruce) Brinkley of Marion, Indiana; three stepsons, Dennis Gilbert of Angola, Indiana, Wesley Gilbert of Fort Wayne, Indiana and David (Stela) Gilbert of Roscommon, Michigan; 5 grandchildren, Clark, Cora, Brandon, Ashley and Justin and 5 great-grandchildren, Lillian, Noah, Mikel, Liam and Iva.  Also surviving are his two brothers, David Somerlott of Angola, Indiana and Alvin Somerlott of Columbia City, Indiana.

He was also preceded in death by his son, Andrew Gene Somerlott; daughter, Judy D. Springer; granddaughter, Briana Sprnger; stepson, Larry Gilbert; sister and brother-in-law, Donna J. and Jay Gear; brother, Richard Somerlott and sister-in-law, Kimberly Somerlott.

Visitation will be from 4-7 PM, Monday, September 15, 2025, at Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, Indiana.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, Indiana.

Final resting place will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be made to the Huntington’s Disease Foundation.  Please make checks out to

HDSA Indiana Chapter.