Patricia “Pat” Ann Mann, 80, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away peacefully at 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in her son’s home.
She was born March 16, 1940, in Winamac, IN, to Russell W. and Dorothea M. (Ream) Mays.
Pat honorably served her country as a nurse in the United States Air Force. She earned her nursing degree from The Presbyterian St. Luke’s Nursing School, Chicago, IL. Pat was a member of The Presbyterian Church of La Porte. She was also a former member of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), Health Porte and Swanson Center. Pat once cooked for the church of the Salvation Army and worked at the gift shop at La Porte Hospital. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, bowling and playing cards.
Surviving are her son, Steven Michael Mann (Sherry Henry) of La Porte; one sister, Barbara Doris Richie of Michigan City, IN; three grandchildren, Samantha Ruthann Mann of Alabama, Kristopher Donovan Mann of New Mexico and Brittany Law of Kentucky; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding her in death were her parents; one son, William Russell Mann; and one great-grandchild, Teagon Mann.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. CST Friday, Nov. 13, at McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, La Porte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the donor’s choice.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.