Dr. Ramona Jean Anshutz, Phd

Dr. Ramona Jean Anshutz, Ph.D. formerly of Harveyville, Kansas and Lake Wabaunsee, passed away on June 16, 2023 at Brookside Health and Rehab. in Overbook, Kansas.

Ramona was born the daughter of Donald and Mildred Venable in Beaver, Oklahoma on November 4, 1934.  She was united in marriage to George F. Anshutz on June 3, 1951.

Ramona and George had two children, Denise (1956) and Braden (1958).

She spent her childhood in Beaver, Oklahoma and completed her education at Blackwell High School in Blackwell, Oklahoma.  She achieved her undergraduate degree at Panhandle State University in Blackwell and received her Master of education degree from Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia, Kansas.  Her proudest educational achievement was the accomplishment of receiving her Doctorate of Education degree from The University of Kansas.

Ramona, George and the family lived most of their lives in Harveyville, Kansas originally moving there in 1965.  Later, George and Ramona moved to Lake Wabaunsee (Wabaunsee County, Kansas) where they remained until they became residents of Brookside Health and Rehab. in Overbrook.

A lifelong educator and consultant, Ramona taught elementary school in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Kansas.  She was a professor at Emporia State Teachers College, The University of Kansas, and Ottawa University.  Ramona also served the field of education as a mathematics and science consultant for the State of Kansas and for The Southwest Plains Regional Service Center.

Ramona loved the water, was an avid swimmer and water skier and taught Braden and Denise how to ski as well.  She also enjoyed camping with her family during summers.  After moving to Lake Wabaunsee, Ramona and George loved to entertain family and friends on their pontoon boat. Her constant companions at the lake were her dogs, Linus, Charlie, and Cotton.  George and Ramona loved their dogs throughout their lives.

She was preceded in death by her husband George of 66 years, their daughter, Denise, killed in an automobile accident in 1984, and her sister, Faye Stone.  She is survived by her son, Braden and his wife, Trudy of Overbrook, three grandchildren: Zac (Jennifer) of Overbrook;  Phoenix (Megan) of Wichita; Cassidy Anshutz of Overbrook;  four great-grandchildren: Bailey and Cale Anshutz, Overbrook; Harper and Nicholas Seele, Burlingame; her brother, Dale (Shirley) Venable, sister, Kaye Sinclair (Don),  nephews, Bret (Belinda) Stone,  Doug (Veronica) Howell, and nieces, Sue (Brian) Powers, Monique (Barry) Blogowsky, Lynn (Frank) Evans along with numerous great-nephews and nieces.

Graveside services will be held at Harveyville Cemetery on Friday, June 23 at 10:00 AM.

The family will receive visitors at the cemetery following the services.