Mary Ann was born in Garrett, Indiana and graduated from Saint Francis College. She worked for a short time as a medical technician before assuming her true calling for wife and mother. By her example, she demonstrated the value of this role to the next generation, her children. We've learned to never diminish this noble career.
Before her husband's passing, Mary Ann was married to Ervin Patrick for 64 years. The two set an example of love and grace. As their eight children looked on, they recognized the challenge of the high bar that was set, but knew that God had blessed them with these two special parents. And it's by his grace, that legacy continues.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Aloysius and Mary Orpha (Teders) Richter, sisters, Theresa Hoy, Clara Joan Richter and Barbara Hannah, and daughter-in-law Christine Patrick.
She is survived by brothers Maynard (Jean) Richter, John (Glenda) Richter, and sister Rita (Dave) Persing. She is loved and honored by her eight children, Cynthia (Stephen) Lind, Daniel (Katrina), Kathleen (Sheridan) Becht, Lori, Mary Lynn (Douglas) Zook, Caroline (Richard) Barrett, Rita (Anthony) Lewitt, and Michael, 24 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Mom, also known by many as Nana, is remembered by her sparkling eyes, a welcoming smile and the playful banter she enjoyed with her husband. Her desire to share her joy was her life's mission- if only to brighten the moment for another person she met. Mom was also a champion for each of her children and notably for her daughter, Lori, forging a path of hope and possibilities that dismissed the status quo for persons with special needs.
Please send donations, in lieu of flowers, to Quest Inc. https://questinc.org/donate/. Our family has been affiliated with this organization for nearly 40 years, serving individuals with significant support needs, like our sister Lori, to live life in their communities. Please donate in memory of Mary Ann Patrick (contact, Kathy Becht, PhD, [email protected]). For more information about Quest Inc https://www2.guidestar.org/profile/59-2013160 .
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