Patrick R. Fitzgerald

Patrick R. Fitzgerald, 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away October 13, 2017 at Lincolnshire Place in Fort Wayne. He was a longtime resident of Monroeville, Indiana.

Patrick was born on Wednesday, May 15, 1935 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Jess Fitzgerald and the late Waneta (Denny) Fitzgerald.  He married Wanda W. Parker on November 3, 1956 in St. Rose Catholic Church and she preceded him in death on October 18, 2014. They were attached at the hip throughout their life together.

Patrick served his country in the United States Army in Germany. He was a member of the American Legion Post #420 in Monroeville.

Patrick worked his entire adult life with International Harvester. He dedicated more than 35 years to the business. Pat and Wanda were very charitable people; they would give to anybody in need, stranger or friend. Patrick was also a very loving father and grandfather.

Survivors include his daughter, Kellie R. (Timothy) Zink of Harlan, Indiana; daughter, Shannon L. (Wade) Bearman of Fort Wayne, Indiana; five grandchildren: Meghann (Curtis) Carlisle; Brandon (Shannon) Perkins; Mallory (Josh) Mull; Sophia Bearman; and Jackson Bearman; eight great-grandchildren: Makenna Peconge; Kellen PeConge; Baron Carlisle; Kendyl Perkins; Brennan Perkins; Hadley Perkins; Devony Mull; and Riggins Mull.

He was preceded in death by 3 brothers: John Fitzgerald, William Fitzgerald, and Michael Fitzgerald.

Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Monroeville with Life Celebrant Dave McIntire officiating.

Friends will be received from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel.

Preferred Memorials can be made out to Parkview hospice or Alzheimer's Association, Fort Wayne.