Louise Ruth Gatza

February 17, 1939 – September 1, 2017

Louise Ruth Gatza, 78, Noblesville, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 at her home. She was born on February 17, 1939 in Saint Charles, Va. Louise was the owner of Fashionette Beauty Salon for many years, retiring in 1998.

Louise loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a member of Westchester Bible Church near Chicago and Harbour Shores Church of Cicero. Louise actively taught children through Child Evangelism Fellowship and Good News Clubs. She loved reading her Bible and enjoyed playing piano and writing music as a hobby. Louise had a love for animals and supported the Humane Society. She was a former member of the Republican Women’s Club and the Noblesville Senior Citizens. Louise authored a medical article which placed her in Who’s Who of America.

Louise is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Donald Steven Gatza; daughters, Roxann (Robert) Bankert and Diane L. Gatza; many cousins that are the descendants of Vincent and Nancy Caroline (Summers) Oppert; and her step-grandchildren, Justin, Jestina, Jenna, Jecinda and Jared.

In addition to her parents, Maurice and Beatrice (Baker) Parker, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Morris (Lenore) Atkins.

Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville, with visitation from 5 p.m. to the time of service. Pastor Don Jennings II will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to Behold the Lamb Ministries, Inc., P.O. Box 234, Noblesville, IN 46061; or online at www.beholdthelamb.com

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Arrangements

Calling: 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 7

Service: 7 p.m. Sept. 7

Location: Randall & Roberts Funeral Center

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