Patricia A. Dunlap

Patricia A. Dunlap, age 82, of rural Rensselaer, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Born on February 2, 1942, the eldest daughter of Lawrence and Mildred (Gigrich) Holtkamp. Pat was an alumni of Remington High School, class of 1960. Following high school, Pat graduated from St. Vincent’s School of Nursing in 1963. She found a fulfilling career caring for patients as a nurse for 55 years. Pat worked for the Jasper County Health Department and formerly worked for Dr. Ockermann at the old Jasper County Hospital. A proud and dedicated nurse, Pat cared for patients, serving in numerous roles, as well as serving as a Red Cross nurse. On June 20, 1964, Pat was united in marriage to Darrell Dunlap. Together the couple raised their family on the farm working beside each other, farming and raising livestock, for 59 years. A truly passionate member of the Extension Homemakers, Pat was known for her delicious and blue-ribbon winning canning, baking, sewing, and gardening skills. She was a parishioner of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Remington. Pat is survived by her children, Jean (Rodney) Crawford and Gary Dunlap. Grandchildren, Lindsey (Ben) Schanbacher, Nathan Crawford, and Brandon (Cassie) Dunlap. Two great-grandchildren, Kase and Lauren Schanbacher. Sisters, Judy (Larry) Wirtz and Peggy Howard. Brothers in law, Paul (Beverly) Dunlap and Terry (Sara) Dunlap. Sisters in law, Cathy (Larry) Epler, Bonnie Dunlap, and Nancy Dunlap. Additionally, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends she considered family. Pat was preceded by her parents, husband, Darrell, and her in laws, Charles and Leatha Dunlap, Shirley and Jim Minter, John Dunlap, Charles Dunlap Sr., Kenny Howard, Bessie and Bob Scheurich. Friends may call on the family on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Remington. A Nurse’s Honor Guard ceremony will accompany the visitation. A funeral mass will be held immediately following at 11:00 AM ET with Father Joshua Bennett officiating. Interment at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Remington. Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Patricia A. Dunlap

February 2, 1942 - June 26, 2024