Patsy was born July 16, 1941 in Abingdon, VA to Henry and Rissie Lambert.
She came to Marengo in the 8th grade and graduated from Marengo Community High School in 1960. Patsy married her high school sweetheart Richard Pfaffinger on June 25, 1960 at Zion Lutheran Church. She worked at Warner Electric in Marengo for 30+ years where she developed and kept many meaningful friendships. Patsy had an eye for detail, was creative and loved doing many crafts. She enjoyed sharing and giving away her creations even more than making them. She loved to travel with her husband and their close friends and family. Many memories and enjoyable stories came from the places they travelled throughout her life. After retiring, Pat and Dick enjoyed many wonderful winters in their home in Venice, FL. She will be dearly missed by her friends at Japanese Gardens in FL . The love for her daughters and grandchildren was boundless. She never missed an event – they were her pride and joy. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
Patsy is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard; 2 daughters and their spouses, Rhonda and R.C. Pottinger, Kenda and Tony Martin; 7 grandchildren, Chase Pottinger, Quintin Martin, Conlan Pottinger, Victoria Martin, Blake Martin, Nicholas Martin and Bobby Pottinger, sister Janice Gritzmacher.
Patsy was preceded in death by her brothers Jack Lambert and Art Lambert.
At her request, no service will be held.
The family would like to thank Pastor Ripke and the congregation at Zion for their many prayers. Memorial donations in Patsy’s name may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 412 Jackson Street Marengo, IL 60152
The family expresses a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for their dedicated care in her final days.
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