Elsie Lorraine Gottwald, 88, died January 2, 2013 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.
Mrs. Gottwald was born in Trenton, Missouri and moved to Ft. Pierce 12 years ago coming from Apple Valley, California.
Prior to retirement, she was a dental assistant in Southern California. She was a member of Indian River Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Ross G. Gottwald of Ft. Pierce, FL; son, Dr. Tim R. (Karen) Gottwald of Ft. Pierce, FL. She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Dowell, Sr. and sister, Elma Lea Jackson.