Patricia Ann Raber, 84, Peru, died at 4:00am on June 6, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Born March 23, 1933 in Earle Park, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Calbert and Florence Lewis. Pat was married on January 27, 1951 to the late Wilfred Raber, Sr. They were married for 60 years.
Patricia attended Peru High School. She was a homemaker, enjoyed crocheting afghans, reading her bible, caring for her parrot, Scooter, and cooking and baking for her family and friends. She attended Chapel of Praise.
Pat was one of twelve siblings and is survived by Betty Kingery, Keith Lewis, Alden Lewis and Annette Minns. She is also survived by four children, Debbra (John) Fritz, Patti (Clarence) Seifert, Wilfred (Debbie) Raber, Jr., and Bruce Raber. Her son, Claude Steven Raber, preceded her in death. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren: Lecia (Fritz) Spence, Leslie (Fritz) Beauchamp, Damon Seifert, Angela (Seifert) Heishman, Mark Seifert, Jered Raber, Adam Raber, Quinn Raber, Katie Baker, Candice Baker and Sarah Baker; and 15great-grandchildren, Joshua, Alexis, Chase, Dalayna, Braley, Carson, Isaac, Rilya, Dalton, Caden, Lucas, Jaden, Kilyn, Kaylee and Jackson.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 9, 2017 from 4pm – 6pm at Chapel of Praise, 2430 S. Business 31, Peru, followed by a funeral service at 6pm with Pastor Marie Thompson officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chapel of Praise Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.