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FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services

6557 N Clinton Street

Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Oct. 22, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Patricia Rothenhofer Obituary

Patricia Ann "Pat" Rothenhofer, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at her home surrounded by her family on October 14, 2025, Born in Auburn, Indiana, Pat was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Whetsel) Farrington. She graduated from Waterloo High School and went on to earn her degree from International Business College. During her career, Pat served as a department manager for the DeKalb County Government Offices, where she was instrumental in bringing technology to the courthouse and was known for her professionalism, dedication, and kind spirit. Pat was a faithful member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, where her faith in Jesus Christ was steadfast and central to her life. She lived each day guided by that faith, sharing her love for the Lord with family and friends alike. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and music, and was an enthusiastic fan of Grace College and Purdue Basketball. Pat loved her family and cherished the time spent with all her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Larry Rothenhofer; and daughter, Laura (Steve) Warner; step-daughter, Jill (Kevin) Sherlock; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, John Farrington, Jim (Camille) Farrington, Rex Farrington, Julie (Randy) Ramsey; brother-in-law, Gary Rockey and daughter-in-law, Angie Rothenhofer. Pat was preceded in death by her children, Elizabeth "Betsy" Carroll, Doug Rothenhofer; and sister, Louise Rockey.

Service is 11 am, Thursday, October 23, 2025, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 7710 E. State, with calling one hour prior. Calling will be on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton Street. Burial in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Peter's Lutheran School

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services

6557 N Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Oct

22

Service

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services

6557 N Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Oct

23

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Peter's Lutheran Church

7710 E. State Blvd, Ft. Wayne, IN 46815

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6557 N Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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