July 27, 1956 – October 2, 2018
Barbara A. (Anderson) Wolenty, 62, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 2, 2018, at her home in Fishers. Born July 27, 1956 in Chicago, Ill., she grew up in neighboring Hammond, Ind., and graduated from Gavit High School in 1974. She would go on to earn her bachelor’s degree in History and Business from Purdue University in 1978 and her law degree from Indiana University at Indianapolis in 1982. She married Ronald Wolenty on October 21, 1978.
Barbara enjoyed a successful career as a real estate development attorney. She worked for the Mel Simon organization during law school and in 1982 joined the firm of Wooden, McLaughlin and Sterner as an associate lawyer. Barbara would later become the firm’s first female partner. After many years with the firm, she decided to venture out on her own, and with the help of two close friends, founded the law firm of Robinson, Wolenty and Young, LLC. Barbara loved the practice of law and the challenge of representing clients “putting a deal” together. She developed long standing, respected and close relationships with many whom she represented, as well as other attorneys with whom she worked.
Barbara is survived by her husband of nearly 40 years, Ronald Wolenty; her son, Edward Wolenty and his wife, Sarah (Walter) Wolenty; and her father, Professor Clayton Anderson. Barbara was proceeded in death by her mother Pricilla (Waitt) Anderson. Barbara also leaves behind many devoted friends, colleagues and grateful clients. With her unique personality and formidable negotiating skills, Barbara will be sorely missed by all.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 8, 2018 at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan. Burial will follow at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan. Pastor Eugene Wagner will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan.
Memorial contributions can be made to IU Simon Cancer Center.
Arrangements
Calling: 4 to 8 p.m., Oct. 7
Service: 2 p.m., Oct. 8
Location: Kercheval Funeral Home
Condolences: KerchevalFuneralHome.com