In Memory Of
Patricia Holthouse
Patricia Holthouse
Casper, Wyoming
Patricia H. Holthouse
Private family services will be held for Patricia H. Holthouse, 82, of Casper. She died August 23, 2006 at Wyoming Medical Center from multiple health issues. There will be a viewing on Saturday, August 26, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Newcomer Family Funeral Home.
She was born April 27, 1924 in Adams County near Decatur, Indiana the daughter of Edward George and Agnes Mary (Omlor) Rumschlag. The family moved to Decatur after her father's death in 1936.
She graduated from Decatur Catholic High School in 1942. On June 29, 1946 she married Dr. John Bernard "Brud" Holthouse in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Decatur. They lived in Decatur until 1955, where the family moved to Worland, Wyoming, following her husband's graduation from Purdue University in Podiatric Medicine. They moved to Casper in 1968 and to Portland, Oregon in 1977.
She was employed as a secretary with Central Soya Co. in Decatur until after her marriage. She spent many years as a homemaker, then worked 26 years for the Soil Conservation Service, USDA, in Worland, Casper, and Portland from where she retired in 1986, and they returned to Casper in 1991.
She was active many years in church and school activities, and organizations in which she, her husband and children were involved. After retirement she enjoyed Hawaiian, tap, jazz, and line dancing. In addition to volunteer work for the church, senior center and the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store.
Survived include nine children and their families: three sons, John Holthouse and wife, Caroline of Orlando, FL, Edward Holthouse and wife, Judy of Casper, WY, and Simeon Holthouse, Casper, WY. There are six daughters, Ann Zwickl and husband, Mike of Casper, WY, Jane Sanderson and husband, Tim of Casper, WY, Joyce Eklund and husband, Gerry Elko, NV, Judy Anderson-Muschik and husband, Randy of Longmont, CO, Linda Holthouse- Milne and husband, Jim of Longmont, CO, Kateri Niday of Portland, OR. Three sisters, Rosemary Westrick lived in Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Jeanette McGill in Decatur; and Marjorie King in Beaverton, Oregon. The family also includes 20 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephew.
Her husband of 51 years, Dr. John Holthouse, died December 27, 1997. She was preceded in death also by her parents; a brother, Hubert; and sisters, Mildred Rumschlag and Ruth Butler all of Decatur.
The family would appreciate memorials be made to Make a Wish Foundation of Wyoming, PO Box 273, Casper Wyoming,82602 or the donor's choice.
Patricia H. Holthouse
Private family services will be held for Patricia H. Holthouse, 82, of Casper. She died August 23, 2006 at Wyoming Medical Center from multiple health issues. There will be a viewing on Saturday, August 26, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Newcomer Family Funeral Home.
She was born April 27, 1924 in Adams County near Decatur, Indiana the daughter of Edward George and Agnes Mary (Omlor) Rumschlag. The family moved to Decatur after her father's death in 1936.
She graduated from Decatur Catholic High School in 1942. On June 29, 1946 she married Dr. John Bernard "Brud" Holthouse in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Decatur. They lived in Decatur until 1955, where the family moved to Worland, Wyoming, following her husband's graduation from Purdue University in Podiatric Medicine. They moved to Casper in 1968 and to Portland, Oregon in 1977.
She was employed as a secretary with Central Soya Co. in Decatur until after her marriage. She spent many years as a homemaker, then worked 26 years for the Soil Conservation Service, USDA, in Worland, Casper, and Portland from where she retired in 1986, and they returned to Casper in 1991.
She was active many years in church and school activities, and organizations in which she, her husband and children were involved. After retirement she enjoyed Hawaiian, tap, jazz, and line dancing. In addition to volunteer work for the church, senior center and the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store.
Survived include nine children and their families: three sons, John Holthouse and wife, Caroline of Orlando, FL, Edward Holthouse and wife, Judy of Casper, WY, and Simeon Holthouse, Casper, WY. There are six daughters, Ann Zwickl and husband, Mike of Casper, WY, Jane Sanderson and husband, Tim of Casper, WY, Joyce Eklund and husband, Gerry Elko, NV, Judy Anderson-Muschik and husband, Randy of Longmont, CO, Linda Holthouse- Milne and husband, Jim of Longmont, CO, Kateri Niday of Portland, OR. Three sisters, Rosemary Westrick lived in Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Jeanette McGill in Decatur; and Marjorie King in Beaverton, Oregon. The family also includes 20 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephew.
Her husband of 51 years, Dr. John Holthouse, died December 27, 1997. She was preceded in death also by her parents; a brother, Hubert; and sisters, Mildred Rumschlag and Ruth Butler all of Decatur.
The family would appreciate memorials be made to Make a Wish Foundation of Wyoming, PO Box 273, Casper Wyoming,82602 or the donor's choice.
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