Patricia Ann Giertz Obituary

The family announces the passing of Patricia Ann Giertz of Portage, Indiana on June 5, 2026. Patricia Ann, born on July 22, 1947, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Patricia Ann Giertz to show support.

She was predeceased by: her father Edgar Watkins; her husband Kenneth E. Giertz; her granddaughter Stefani Crook; her siblings, Ray Watkins, Brenda Maupin and Kathy Watkins; and her brothers-in-law, Frank Bell and Marvin Maupin.

She is survived by: her mother Irene Watkins; her daughters, Antonia "Toni" Roman (Victor Sr.) and Tamara Crook (Kevin); her grandchildren, Alexandra Howard (Trent), Jasmine Garrett (Byron), Victor Roman Jr. (Jasmin), Vanessa Roman and Tiana Crook; her great grandchildren, Eli Howard, Ezekiel Howard, Manoa Roman, Hosea Roman and Roman Garrett; her siblings, Ralph Watkins, Roger Watkins, Carolyn Katz, Debra Bitikofer and Donna Bell; and her friend Bonnie Layman.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org).