Shirley L. Patrick
January 10, 1956 - September 9, 2021
Shirley L. Patrick 65, of Bluffton passed away Thursday afternoon September 9, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Shirley was born on January 10, 1956 in Winamac, IN to Paul W. and Dorothy (Licemby) Katschke. Shirley worked at Bluffton Rubber for nearly 25 years before retiring. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, especial her grandchildren. Survivors include three sons; Marion J. “Junior” Carr, Terry L. Carr and Charles E. (Sasha) Carr all of Bluffton, twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren along with four brothers; Ray Katschke, William Katschke, Norman Katschke and Kenny Katschke and four sisters; Betty Herbert, Nancy Riley, Beverly Vires and Lisa Blackcole. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Jason M. Carr, husband Jesse Patrick, along with her siblings Charles Hartman, Ruth Beliles, Janet Fisher, Margaret Rowe, Carol Clemons and Judy Howard. A Service to Celebrate Shirley’s life will be at 2pm Wednesday September 15, 2021 at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Rev. Lyle Breeding officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 12pm – 2pm prior to the service on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the family through the funeral home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.
Shirley L. Patrick 65, of Bluffton passed away Thursday afternoon September 9, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Shirley was born on January 10, 1956 in Winamac, IN to Paul W. and Dorothy (Licemby) Katschke. Shirley worked at Bluffton... View Obituary & Service Information