Patricia Ann “Pat” Marsh, 77 of Coldwater passed away peacefully Thursday, December 05, 2019 at Drew’s Place of Coldwater.
A funeral service will take place at 11:00 am on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Rev. Fr. Paul Redmond of St. Thomas More Catholic Student Parish officiating.
In following Pat’s wishes, cremation will take place after the service and burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery will happen at a later date.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Dutcher Funeral Home from 2:00 – 6:00 pm, with the Rosary being recited at 6:00.
Patricia was born November 19, 1942 to Isadore and Margaret (Kregger) Wotta in Coldwater. She attended St. Charles Catholic School and then graduated from Bronson High School. She was a hardworking woman, starting her working career while part of OJT with Federal Mogul as a secretary. Pat later moved over to Borg Warner and then to Trillium Staffing, retiring in 2008 as the Assistant Vice President.
Pat married Bruce Marsh on April 26
, 1980. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1988.
Pat was a woman of strong faith and a longtime member of St. Charles and St. Mary’s Catholic Churches. She was a member of the Coldwater Elks. Pat enjoyed taking trips to the casino and traveling.
She will be remembered for her loving, caring, and unselfish spirit. Pat had a direct impact on many in Branch and St. Joseph Counties due to her job at Trillium and her outgoing and social nature. Her true joy in life was her family. She will be missed by many.
Patricia is survived by her daughter Arlene (Monty) Ennett of Coldwater; her siblings Richard (Helen) Wotta of Bronson, Barbara Bassage of Coldwater, and Lorraine (Larry) Harvey of Coldwater; her granddaughter Amber Long; her great grandchildren Azurae & Aurora Long; and many nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bruce; her sister Leona Wotta; and her great nephew Casey Starks.
Memorials may be directed to St. Charles Borromeo School.
