Edward Wilhelm Patschke passed away October 20, 2016 at the age of 91 years. Edward was born January 23, 1925 in Thorndale to Paul Wilhelm and Louise (Frosch) Patschke. He was baptized February 15, 1925 and confirmed April 2, 1939 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale by Pastor F. H. Stelzer. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale.
Edward married Eileen Lydia Richter on May 20, 1956 at Zion Lutheran Church in Walburg with Pastor W. F. Bielefeldt officiating. He was blessed with the gift of two children. Edward farmed and later worked at American Desk in Taylor until he retired.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents Paul Wilhelm and Louise Patschke, five brothers Walter Patschke, Reinhold Patschke, Ewald Patschke, Paul Patschke and Wilbert Patschke, four sisters Selma Koehler, Minnie Buchhorn, Hulda Leschber and Ella Unnasch, and his son Glen Ray Patschke.
Edward is survived by his wife of 60 years Eileen Patschke of Thorndale and daughter Deborah Dooley of Thrall.
Visitation will be 4:00-6:00 P.M., Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Providence Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life service will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 24, 2016 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Aaron Kalbas officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Funds.
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