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Patrick Ganser Obituary

Ganser, Patrick Vern
of Chino Valley, AZ, lost his battle to cancer on Friday, November 6, 2015. He died peacefully with his children and family members by his side. Born in Mishawaka, IN, on May 27, 1936, Patrick graduated from Mishawaka High School then attended Florida State University on a football scholarship. Patrick was married to Ednabelle Ganser for 54 years. She preceded him in death. He will be deeply missed by his children Michael (Patti) DeFreeuw, Fort Wayne, IN; Patrick (Carol) Ganser, Espanola, NM; Shannan Hersey and fiancé Devin Neill, Chino Valley; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Patrick grew up in a large, loving family. Siblings include Michael O'Reily (deceased); Richard C. Ganser (deceased); Betty Toothman, Phoenix, AZ; James Ganser, Mishawaka, IN; Virginia Ganser (deceased), Mary Catherine Grossman, Peoria, AZ; and Barbara Jean Major, Phoenix, AZ. A private family memorial was held on Saturday, November 8, in Phoenix.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Nov. 15, 2015.

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karson black

November 18, 2015

Love you...miss you everyday grandpa

Shannan Hersey

November 15, 2015

Miss you dad.....

Irene Ganser Mc Nulty

November 11, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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