Patricia Anne Mennel
June 19, 1925 ~ February 13, 2022
Patricia Anne (Chapman) Mennel, 96, a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away in the early morning hours of February 13, 2022. Patricia was born. On June 19, 1925, Patricia was born to the late James F. and Marion G. (Eitel) Chapman. On June 7, 1947, Patricia was united in holy matrimony to the late George F. Mennel, Jr. The two enjoyed 72 years of marriage until George’s death in 2019.
Patricia was a graduate of Emmerich Manual High School in the class of 1943. She went on to attend Butler University. A member of St. Roch Catholic Church, Patricia was active there in the Ladies Club and the holiday bazaar. Every Christmas she enjoyed creating handmade ornaments for the bazaar and for her grandchildren.
A servant’s heart, Patricia spent a lot of time volunteering at St. Paul Hermitage with the Daisy Group. Patricia was also active in working with Camp Fire Inc., as well as a den mother with the Boy Scouts for several years. She was a part of several homemaker groups, card clubs where she enjoyed playing euchre and singing in the Ambassadors Choir with the Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Downey Council #3660. Above all, she was a devoted wife to George and a loving mother to her 10 children.
Along with her husband and parents, Patricia was preceded in death by a son, Edward J. Mennel, her brother, James F. Chapman, Jr., and her sister, Marilyn J. Mennel.
Survivors include her daughters, Marsha G. (William) Brinson, Theresa A. “Terri” (Kenneth) McClung, Madonna M. Petty, Pamela J. Lohman, Sandra K. Jones; her sons, George F. (Judy), III, William A. (Barbara), Donald A. (Lois “Kyle”), and Paul F. (Karen) Mennel; her sister, Charlene B. Carter; 27 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren with one on the way.
Patricia’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Heart to Heart Hospice and the staff of the Five Star Residences of Banta Pointe for their excellent care and support during this time.
Patricia’s Life Celebration® Visitation will be held Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM in the chapel at O’Riley-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis. Morning prayers will be said at the funeral home prior to the celebration of Mass on Friday morning at 9:30 AM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 10:00 AM by Father Douglas Hunter in St. Roch Catholic Church, 3600 South Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis. Following the celebration of Mass, Patricia will be laid to rest next to George in Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Patricia’s memory to St. Roch Catholic Church; envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Please visit www.ORileyBranson.com to share a favorite memory or sign the online guest registry.
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Sending our sincerest prayers and hugs to all the Mennel family. I know if my mother were here she would celebrate your mother’s life with you all but instead she welcomed her with open arms. May you all find comfort for the many of years you all had her. Sending all our love, the family of Janeen Chapman Slos
Thank you, Pat, for all your donations to my St. Roch Holiday Bazaar booths…and every other project I worked on! I love all your handmade Christmas ornaments that I still have for my Christmas trees! You were a saint on earth. Now you are an angel in heaven! Tell George I said Hi!
Your all in our hearts and thoughts.. Love yous..!
Thanks for all your time and contributions to St Roch Church and School. You will be missed for sure. Becky Maier
Terri and family, your in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Mennel Family, We are so sorry for your loss, and hope that you find closure in the celebration of Patricia’s life. With Sympathy,
I want to let my Mennel family know My heart is heavy right now. Aunt Pat was a wonderful beautiful woman. Who loved her family. She was loved by many. My memories, are so full of her, Uncle George, all the family, with my family, either at the lake, or at their house, with Uncle Georges brother Joe next door, and all his family. It was a gathering every day!!! The play house in back, and Aunt Pat trying to get us all together at one time. She sure was loved by us all, and I also know, she is being welcomed by so many we have lost. Mom and Dad can sit with Pat and George again.!! You will be missed. Hugs and prayers to my Mennel family. <3
My sympathy and prayers to Pat’s family. I met Pat and George when I moved to Orchard View Estates and visited them in their lovely home on special events that they would host. They were such a beautiful couple that I felt honored to know…Memories…Pat would make “pan scratchers” every year and give to us at our Christmas and other gatherings…I used one in her honor today…and who will ever forget George picking up every lone leaf in his yard with a stick with a metal spike…one leaf at a time. He put the rest of us to shame. Pat and George have left a great legacy in their family. They set th bar. Deanna Lane Deanna Lane Deanna Lane
Our prayers, thoughts and love are with you all during this difficult time of sorrow. Love Patsy, Jim, Jordyn’s family and Shelby/Jeremy.
To the entire Mennel Family; Please accept my condolences and count on my prayers. John Madden Greenwood
Dear Pam, Our heartfelt condolences with you and your family on the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Fondly, David & Jackie
Dear Pam, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Much love, Kim O, Kim B, Kim J, Andrea, Kris K, Jessica.
Pam, Jen and I are thinking of you in this difficult time. Dave &Jen Kesler