Patricia Louise (Dellacca) Gonser-Rose, 87, of Warren, Indiana, passed away on
November 25, 2023 while residing at Heritage Pointe of Warren, Indiana.
Pat was born on January 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 August 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 work 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 3 years of marriage, on December 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; great-grandson
Damien Gonser.
She is survived by 4 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; 8 great-great grandchildren; 1
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 47834,
on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Services will be held at
the funeral home, on Saturday, at 1:00 PM 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 5091st St #100,
Indianapolis, IN 46240.
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