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Patricia Ann Leland

January 30, 1943 — January 16, 2022

Van Wert

Patricia Ann (Opliger) Leland, 78, of Van Wert passed away at 8:15 PM on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice.

She was born on January 30, 1943, in Fort Wayne, the daughter of the late Walter and Isabelle (Pfeiffer) Opliger. On June 9, 1990, she married Edward Leland.

Patricia retired as a physical therapy technician from Parkview Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, in Van Wert, where she was also a member of the Dorcas Circle. Patricia was a former Girl Scout Leader for over 20 years in Ohio and Indiana.

Surviving are her children, Scott (Kristine) Leland of The Villages, Florida, Shawne Leland of Lima, Shannon (Howard) Baker of Melbourne, Florida and Stacey Ann (Andy) Ball of Lawrence, Kansas; sisters, Carol (Stan) Fahl of Fort Wayne; and a brother in law, Steven Elonzae of Roanke, Indiana; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; 2 nieces and 2 nephews; and 2 "Sista's", Elaine Rhoades and Berneil Poling.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Leland; and a sister, Linda Elonzae.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Van Wert with Rev. Will Haggis, officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Saturday at church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Patricia Ann`s memory may be directed to the Van Wert County Humane Shelter.

To share in Patricia Ann's online memorial, please visit www.alspachgearhart.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 S Washington Street, Van Wert, OH 45891.

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Service Schedule

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Memorial Visitation

Saturday, January 22, 2022

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

St. Mark's Lutheran Church

160 W Sycamore St, Van Wert, OH 45891

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Memorial Service

Saturday, January 22, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

St. Mark's Lutheran Church

160 W Sycamore St, Van Wert, OH 45891

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