Patricia Ann Nuss

Patricia Ann Nuss, aged 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 7, 2024 in her hometown of DeMotte, Indiana. Pat battled vascular dementia for more than a decade before finally succumbing. Pat was born on April 1, 1941 in DeMotte, Indiana to Ralph and Sadie Myers. The oldest of four children, she attended DeMotte Public schools and, except for a brief stint, lived in DeMotte all her life. In 1957, Pat married Bob Nuss, a partnership lasting more than 65 years. Pat is survived by her husband, Bob, two children, Bob (Jean) Nuss of Palmetto, FL/DeMotte, IN and Susan (Chris) Kruzan of Palmetto, FL, two granddaughters, Katie (Pablo Sanchez) of Austin, TX and Jessie (Andrew Ledman) of Odenton MD, and two great-grandsons, Quentin Ledman and Robbie Sanchez. She is also survived her sister Dolores Shoemaker of Westville, IN and brother Ralph (Ardy) Myers of DeMotte. Pat was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Beverly Starns. Pat was a strong, independent, hard-working woman who impressed those around her with her dedication and passion. She delighted in her “Kersey Estate”, home for more than 50 years. Pat kept an immaculate home, cooked sumptuous meals, all while juggling a multitude of other interests. She was a cake baker extraordinaire, drove a KV school bus for more than 15 years, cultivated a vibrant garden, with Bob, built two houses and built and refinished furniture, was a fixture behind the counter at Myers Drive In and toured the country on a green Suzuki. She also loved the annual Ladies Day Out shopping pilgrimages with Susan, Jean, Katie and Jessie. Pat and Bob spent their last 25 years splitting time between Tree Lakes Resort in Palmetto, FL and DeMotte. While enjoying the snow bird life, her and Bob scoured south central Florida flea markets and garage sales for pewter and old BB guns. She also loved coconut tilapia at AMOB and visiting the pink mall. Pat delighted in Katie and Jessie, her grand-daughters and she played an active role in their lives. Sadly, advancing dementia did not allow her great grand-sons to get to know her the way the way the rest of us did. Pat lived in the Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village Memory Care Unit for the past three plus years where Bob visited his “Patty Mae” nearly every day. She was lovingly cared for by Oak Grove and Dunes Hospice staffs. Pat’s family is very thankful for these wonderful folks. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either of these groups. Bye Patty Mae. We all love you and will forever miss you. Family and friends may visit on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte from 10:00 until 11:00 am. A funeral service will promptly follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Gaylynn Dykman officiating. Interment will be held at Holland Cemetery.

Patricia Ann Nuss

April 1, 1941 - July 7, 2024