Patricia Marlene Carlson

June 2, 1938 - February 10, 2021

Patricia Marlene Carlson, 82, Goshen, died 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born June 2, 1938 in Adams Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, to Homer John & Marie Elizabeth (Douglas) Martindale. On May 9, 1959, she married Lee Saltsgiver and he died March 1, 1966. Then on December 4, 1971, in Tea Garden, she married Donald A. Carlson and he died June 14, 2020. Surviving are daughters, Janine (Kent) Mikel, Elkhart, Malinda Davis, Brownsburg, granddaughter, MaKenna Mikel, Elkhart, her beloved dog, Lacey, siblings, Bob (Wilda) Martindale, Greenville, Ohio, Mary (Richard) Flatter, Zionsville, 2 sisters-in-law, Shirley Riffell, Elkhart and Sharon Carlson, North Liberty. Preceding her in death are her parents, husbands, Lee Saltsgiver & Donald Carlson, daughter, Juli Kay Carlson and a brother, Don Martindale. Patricia was a graduate of the former Bethel College, Mishawaka, (BA) and IUSB, with a Master’s in Education. She was an elementary teacher for the Baugo Community School System. Patricia was a member of the Bethel Missionary Church, NEA (National Education Association) and IRTA (Indiana Retired Teacher Association). She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing, crafting, baking and cooking. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Bethel Missionary Church, 63473 CR 7, Goshen. Following COVID 19 guidelines, masks will be required. A private family service will follow. Pastor Joel Gentz will officiate and burial will be in Olive (West) Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Bethel University. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com