Patricia A Wiegers' Obituary
Patricia “Pat” A. Wiegers, 90, of Springfield, IL (formerly of Decatur, IL), unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Pat was born May 15, 1925, in Marshall, MO, the daughter of Frank and Della Dean (Hopkins) Exler. She married Alfred O. Wiegers on February 26, 1949, in Higginsville, MO, and they shared 51 years together. Alfred preceded her in death on October 14, 2000.
Pat attended College of Saint Teresa in Kansas City, MO, and graduated from University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. She worked for 22 ½ years for the Department of Employment Security in Illinois until her retirement in December 31, 1991. Pat was a devoted member of St. Patrick Catholic Church for over 40 years in Decatur. She was a greeter at the church. Pat was also an alumni member of Delta Gamma Fraternity. In her spare time, Pat enjoyed reading, knitting, traveling, and spending time with her family. Her favorite vacation she took was to Greece and the Greek Isles. She later moved from Decatur, IL to Springfield, IL, and enjoyed spending the rest of her days at Hickory Glen Apartments.
Pat leaves behind her sons, David (Wendy) Wiegers of Gurnee, IL; Douglas Wiegers of Columbia, MO; Phillip (Elizabeth Ann) Wiegers of Flower Mound, TX; daughters, Anne (Gene) Williams of Columbia, MO; Lisa (Brenton) Holt of Springfield, IL; sister, Jeanne Kappleman of Higginsville, MO; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; parents; son, Christopher Wiegers; and sister, Dorothy Kelly.
Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Pat’s life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Decatur with Reverend John Burnette, celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Patricia may be directed to the Delta Gamma Foundation Service for Sight, 3250 Riverside Drive, Columbus, OH 43221, https://www.deltagamma.org/foundation/philanthropy-service.
The family would like to give special thanks to Pat’s good friend and caretaker, Jason Jilg, and to the staff of the ER Department at St. John’s Hospital for all their kindness and support.
The family of Patricia A. Wiegers is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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