Patricia Gonser-Rose

Patricia Louise (Dellacca) Gonser-Rose, 87, of Warren, Indiana, passed away on Nov. 25, 2023, while residing at Heritage Pointe of Warren, Indiana. 

Pat was born on Jan. 11, 1936, in Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Sawyer) Dellacca. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1953. 

She married Walter J. Gonser Jr. on June 30, 1963, who preceded her in death on Aug. 8, 1986. Walter served as a minister in the Wesleyan denomination. Together they served at churches in Greencastle, Brazil, Lawrenceburg and Portland, Indiana.

Pat worked as a secretary in the principal's office in the Brazil High School for several years, then served alongside her husband in ministry in the various churches that he pastored. Upon relocating to the Portland, Indiana, area, Pat worked in the Jay County Courthouse as a clerk in the auditor's office for more than 25 years. Pat also sold Avon for several decades. 

Several years after Walter's passing, Pat married Lee Rose on July 31, 1993. He passed away after three years of marriage, on Dec. 17, 1996. 

When she wasn't working, Pat enjoyed flower gardening, watching birds and spending time with family. 

Pat was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Ruth Dellacca; husbands Walter Gonser Jr. and Lee Rose; a brother, Donald Dellacca; and great-grandson Damien Gonser. 

She is survived by four children, Rick (Sharon) Gonser, Karen (Larry) Couch, Ann Louise Clifton (Jeff Hart) and Robert (Dawn) Gonser; grandchildren Richard Gonser, Ryan (Krystal) Gonser, Michael (Shelby) Gonser, Tamara (Pat) Houser, Kim (Joe) Miller, Vanessa White, Brandon Clifton, Chelsea (Jay) Buchan, Ethan Gonser and Danielle Gonser; 21 great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and one brother, John D Dellacca (Jennifer Sprunger); as well as many extended family members, parishioners and friends. 

Visitation will be at Lawson – Miller Chapel, 1702 E. National Ave., Brazil, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 1 p.m. with her son Robert Gonser officiating. Burial will follow at Clearview Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 50 91st St., #100, Indianapolis, IN 46240. 

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