W. louise Gass, 99, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 21, 2020 at Heritage Pointe Communities in Warren, IN.

Louise was born in Jay County, IN. on November 19, 1921 to Arthur and Nellie (Stout) Sloderbeck, both parents preceded her in death. She graduated from Bluffton High School and was employed with John A. Morris and JC Penny Company in Bluffton for many years. Louise was member of 1 ^st Reformed Church of Bluffton. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards and dominoes, she especially enjoyed cooking and baking for her family.

She married her first husband; John Daniels on December 31, 1938, he passed away on April 19, 1960. Her second husband; Leo Gass, he passed away on August 7, 1993. She is preceded in death by her two children; John Daniels and Carolyn Kleinknight, a stepdaughter; Dorothy Policello, and a brother; Dean Sloderbeck.

Survivors include her stepchildren; Earl (Deb) Gass of Iowa, Caroline Beeler of Arizona, Rita Couture of Kendallville, IN, Erna (Dave) Springer of Ossian, IN, a sister; Jean Mowery of Warren, IN, 30 grandchildren, 90 grt. grandchildren and 67 grt. grt. grandchildren.

A public graveside service will be held on Friday, November 27, 2020 at 3:00 PM at the Stahl Cemetery, 3179 East 700 South Petroleum, IN. Dr. Bryson (Gene) Bell will officiate services.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and health restrictions in our community, masks are required at the graveside service.  We appreciate your cooperation.

Memorials in Louise's memory may be made to the family in care of the Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel, Bluffton, IN.