Leisa Marie Elser-Patrick

Leisa Marie Elser-Patrick, 63, died tragically on Thursday, September 16, 2021, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born August 21, 1958, in Columbia City, Indiana, to Charles and Marjorie (Parker) Elser. Leisa grew up in Albion, Indiana, where she graduated from Central Noble High School in 1976 and then attended college at IPFW. On September 19, 1997, she was married to Luther Patrick. Luther preceded her in death on December 19, 2012. Leisa worked as a Senior Personal Property Deputy for the Office of the Allen County Assessor, where she was employed for 39 years. Leisa enjoyed ballroom dancing, gardening, and shopping. She loved her neighborhood walks and traveling to new places all around the world. She adored spending time with her friends and family, and she especially cherished being an aunt and great-aunt. Even though Leisa was taken too soon, she lived an extraordinary life surrounded by people who loved her, and her kind and compassionate spirit will be missed by many. Leisa is survived by her beloved companion, Chris Petrov, of Fort Wayne and Sofia, Bulgaria; siblings, Stan (Tammy) Elser of Indianapolis, Brian (Susan) Elser of Indianapolis, and Laurie (Matt) Keister of Albion; nieces and nephews, Simon Elser, Sarah Elser, Macey Elser, Abbey (Joel) Edinger, Logan (Hannah) Keister, Claire (Michael) Porter, Gabe Keister, David (Adriana) Elser, Ben (Christine) Elser and Asja (Brittanie) Zero; two great-nephews, Owen Porter and Charlie Porter; one great-niece, Maddison Keister; stepchildren, Danny (Lauren) Patrick of Florida, Anita Brown of Wabash, Gregory Patrick of Fort Wayne and Therese Joy Burkett of Fort Wayne, and many aunts, uncles, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, both parents, a stepson-in-law, and two step-granddaughters. There will be a visitation from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2021, at D.O. McComb & Sons, 1320 E. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Merriam Christian Chapel, 3985 South US-33, Albion, IN 46701, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Memorials to honor Leisa can be made to the American Cancer Society in remembrance of the courageous battles fought by her late husband and mother.