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Patricia Elaine Wallace Manshack, a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at her home on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the age of 67. Patti attended Gethsemane Lutheran School (K-4th), Our Lady of Prompt Succor School (5th-8th), and graduated high school in 1976 from Andrew Jackson High School. She also studied business administration at Nunez Business School. She was a member of Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge, LA.
In her life, Patti was a member of the Girl Scouts of America, a member of the Andrew Jackson High School Band, and a little Colonel of Chalmette National Battlefield. Patti’s love of travel and camping began at an early age as she and her family camped in all 48 contiguous states and Canada during summer vacations and continued in her married life with Dennis and Andrew. Patti loved music and enjoyed playing the glockenspiel, dulcimer, and piano. At a very early age, Patti’s lifelong love of animals was apparent when 2 year old Patti was found rocking a bumble bee that had died, softly singing a song. Patti enjoyed remodeling and renovating homes and furniture. She retired as a dental front desk administrator and soon began life as a homemaker. She also enjoyed gardening, art, sewing, making friends, and spending time with her happy family. Patti loved and was loved by family and friends and found joy in helping those she loved in whatever way was needed.
Patti is survived by her husband of 43 years, Dennis Manshack; son, Andrew Manshack; father, Robert Wallace; siblings, Deborah Wallace Picou (J. Stephen), Sandra Wallace Kegerreis (William), and Frederick Wallace (Lisa); in-laws, Theresa Manshack and David Manshack and numerous nieces and nephews.
Patti was preceded in death by her mother, Sylvia Wallace and her mother in law, Ina Manshack.
A private service will be held with family.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816


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