Gervase E. Dosmann

Gervase E. Dosmann, 89, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014, in the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s, South Bend.

“Gerv” was born March 9, 1925 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Anthony and Helen (DeGroote) Dosmann. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served his country in the US Navy during World War II.

On December 28, 1946, Gerv married Loretta “Lore” Jean Cencelewski in the Cathedral of St. Matthew, South Bend. They lived most of their married years in Mishawaka and Granger.

Gerv was a self-employed contractor working mostly on kitchens and bathrooms. Over the years he attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka and St. Pius X Catholic Church in Granger. Gerv enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and was particularly known for Hydrangeas. He was an avid fisherman and particularly loved trout fishing in Canada where he had a cabin. Gerv also liked building homes. He loved his family and enjoyed helping in the care of his twin granddaughters.

Gerv’s surviving family includes his daughter, Rosemarie Dosmann Kehr; and a granddaughter, Ashley Marie Kehr.

Gerv was preceded in death by his wife, Lore; a granddaughter, Brittney Jean Kehr; and two brothers, Gordon and Richard Dosmann.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Friday, September 26, in the Chapel at Sanctuary at St. Paul’s, 3602 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, with Rev. Paul Doyle, CSC, officiating. A luncheon will follow. Burial with military honors will be at 1:30 pm on Friday in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka.

Visitation will be from 10 - 11 am Friday at St. Paul’s.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Mosaic of Northern Indiana or Hannah and Friends.

Arrangements are under the care of Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, Mishawaka.