was passionate about celebrating others, whether it be birthdays, homecomings, anniversaries, or holidays, and she especially loved bringing the whole family together for Christmas. Her table was set for any occasion and her jar of M&Ms was always full. She loved playing bridge with both family and friends, and the card game often turned to marathon when her Uncle Robert came to town, usually ending with her traditional sauerkraut, spareribs, and dumplings. Patricia valued her friendships with her lifelong girlfriends and always made time for them. She was an active member of Saints Mary & Mathias Catholic Church and was a positive influence in her family's faith. Those left to honor her memory include four children, Cynthia Garvin and husband Steven, of Muscatine, Leo C. Grosjean and wife Kathy, of Fort Myers, Florida, Janet Schmidt and husband Reinhard, of Short Hills, New Jersey, and Julie Long and husband Tim, of Buffalo, Minnesota; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one grandson, Jonathon; and five siblings.
Ralph J Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home
Muscatine, IA 52761
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