Pat was one of kind. She was a compassionate woman who was always trying to help the homeless and less fortunate. She was simple in her attire, never wearing jewelry. She told me, "How can I wear a diamond ring when I could sell it and feed a starving family?" So I would tease her and tell her I was going to get her some costume jewelry then! She would just shake her head at me. ha ha  
Pat and I shared one love. That was the love we have for our lord Jesus. We went to church almost everyday. We prayed together, read the word together, and worshiped  together. Knowing Pat has made me a better person. And I miss her so much.
The one thing that Pat wanted more than anything was for everyone to live together in peace and in love. And losing her has really made me realize how precious life is and that I need to be quick to forgive and remember to tell my loved one how much they mean to me more often.

Nana, thank you for being the most incredible grandma that I could ask for. You were one of few women who have had lasting influence on my life and the person I've grown up to be. Not only did you interact with all of the grandchildren by setting up arts and crafts, card games, baking etc. but you also made it a point to teach us the importance of helping others. I still remember making trips to retirement homes, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters with plates of cookies and other treats. When I was young, I didn't quite understand why we did those random acts of kindness, but now I know that it was your way of ministering to those in need and spreading God's love in the process. You have inspired me so much through my walk of faith and in my pursuit to become a missionary. You were always so supporting with whatever interest I had, you even read my silly stories when I took up writing in middle school, and today I continue writing because of your encouragement. You went above and beyond for everyone you loved, you were a rare spirit. The past 19 years I've spent with you on this Earth now seem too short lived. Letting you go was probably the hardest thing I've had to do, but I know I'll meet you again someday in our heavenly home. For now, I'll keep the memory of you with me till I reach my last day. I will always look up to you for inspiration and encouragement.
Love you always,

Nanna is probably the greatest grandma anyone can have. She'd always interact with us and do fun activities. We'd play tennis, bake cookies, do arts and crafts, etc.No matter good or bad, she'd always be there for me.I love her so much. I want to thank her for all the things she's done for me as a grandmother.I will cherish those memories in my heart and keep with as long as eternity.

Pat, you are an extraordinary human being. Your kindness and compassion will continue to be infectious, having made a difference for the best in the lives of so many who knew and worked together with you over the years. He was with you in spirit here on earth and there can be no doubt that you are with Him now ... My thoughts and prayers are with you all, Norm. May the peace Pat gave us all be in your healing hearts.

Having Pat Dressler as my grandmother was such a blessing from God. I couldn't ask for anyone better. I will miss the joyful times I spent with her, and her loving, gentle nature as a human being. I already miss her deeply, however, I know I will see her later on, when my time on this Earth is up. Ahh, I can picture it now. As I walk through the gates to Heaven, Nana will greet me with a joyful smile, and will want to show me her garden in Heaven. Love and miss you so much Nana, and can't wait to see you again!

Words can't express my sympathy to you all. What a true one of a kind, inspiring, nurturing, compassionate, passionate, woman she was, I could go on and on. She cared so deeply and gave a voice to so many. She lives on through her beautiful daughters and wonderful grandchildren. I hope happy memories comfort you all and I know I'm glad she is now reunited with my mom, and we have another amazing angel shining down on us all. Will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Our love, Karen and Annie

Pat Dressler, likely the most generous person I have ever personally known.  You had a boundless energy for serving others and challenged complacency in the rest of us.  You left an indelible imprint on the souls of many. I truly aspire to be where you are right now, at the right hand of Christ!

Mary, Diane, Kathy, Cori and Norm:
Pat was such an interesting woman; a pioneer for women, for less fortunate, for nutrition and education.  I always enjoyed my visits with her.
I know you all have your own personal grief, and I also know you have your own personal peace that your mom and wife are no longer suffering.
Sending some intense Linnie-love to all of you and of course to those sweet children.

Dear Nana, I will miss making cookies with you and visiting you in Hanford. I cherish the moments I have shared with you and I will always keep you in my heart. I will love you always and forever!!!!!

Pat, we sure miss miss you. Thank you for being the best grandma to our kids, thank you for calling me on my birthday, you never forgot. Thank you for giving me your beautiful daughter. We will forever miss and love you.

Nana I love you and I miss you sooo much!!!

Uncle Norm, Diane, Mary, Kathy and Cori,

    Eternal rest grant to Pat, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.  May the soul of Aunt Pat, and all the faithfully departed, rest in peace.  Amen.
   May God be with you through this difficult time.  Know that we all love you and will be continuing to pray for you.  Just as God watches over us, Pat is now apart of the many angels that watch over us too.  She will be missed but not forgotten.
Miss and Love you much,
Jim, Carrie, Olivia and Michael Bajzath

To Norm and Family
I was so saddened to learn of the loss of your wife and a mother.  Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning,  May god bless and keep you during this difficult time of grief,  Be assured of my prayers for you abd your family and if I can do anything for you, please let me know.

To The Family,
I'm one lucky man to have known Pat Dressler. My thoughts and prayers are with you'll during these times. May God be with you.

I'm so blessed that I have been able to know you mom. Pat will always hold a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

 Love, Jen Richards ( San Diego, CA )

To Norm and family, 
Pat has been a friend for almost 35 years. She reached out when no one else seemed to be reaching out there. Her love was constant , kind, charitable, and truly selfless. I will miss you Pat. Thanks for walking among us. Love and prayers, always, Jim and Mary Doron.

We are so very very sorry to hear about Aunt Pat.  She was an incredible woman and we will never forget her.  All our thoughts and prayers are with you all.  We love you so much.

Love, Ryan, Kelly, Delaney & Maeve O'Connell

We are so sorry for the loss of such a lovely spirit!  Her work for justice despite her illness has touched many lives.
--Mary Ann Cunningham, Loretto Community

Please know how very sad we are for you; our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Loving thoughts and prayers from our family to yours.

One of the memories that stick with me the most, is the kindness and support Pat gave me when my sister Sue was dying. Pat found ways to send smiles and joy long distance...like having her grandchildren create art for Sue and sending it or sending me little recorded messages. It meant so much to me and my sister and I have the feeling that she did that kind of thing for many people throughout her life. I will always carry that memory of and be inspired by the joy she brought during a hard time. She will be missed by many. The entire Dressler clan is in my thoughts and prayers.

Uncle Norm, Diane, Mary, Kathy and Cori,

Aunt Pat was an inspiration and such a sweet, friendly and happy person.  She was always one of the first to make me feel loved when I saw her.  She will always be missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Autn Pat was a wonderful and quite unique person.  She always put others before herself.  She was, and will always be, a very special aunt to me.  She helped my family in so many ways over the years.  She will be missed very much!

Dear Norm, Mary,Diane, Kathy and Cori,

It was heartbreaking news to learn of Pat's passing, yet we all know how much she loved the Lord and, in our hearts, we know she is at peace now. Yet, as humans left behind on this earth, our hearts break as we will miss her cheerful and loving ways. May you surround yourselves with the love your family deserves. Much love to all from Gabriella

Our thoughts and prayers to Norm and family.  Pat was a loving spiritual wife, mother, sister, and friend.  She will be missed by all

What an impact you had on so many people, Mom.  You were truly such a unique one of a kind with boundless energy and a life long passion to help all those you knew were in need.  From helping to start a local Christian charity, organizing a new senior group in your parish, or just reaching out to family, friends, or even strangers, you were always looking for ways to help improve other people's lives. What an incredible role model you were.  And as my Mom, I felt so unconditionally loved and cared for by you my whole life.  Thank you for instilling solid family and Christian values and being such an important support when life would get tough.   You were a devoted Nana to all your grand kids, cooking and baking with them, teaching them all how to play your favorite card game (King's Corner), and doing countless crafts.    

We love you so much, Mom.  We will miss you terribly, but cannot wait to see you once again in heaven.  

With all my heart, 

Cori

Keeping you all in my prayers! Aunt Pat will be remembered for her kindness and courageous spirit! God Speed Aunt Pat! You are loved and missed!

Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family.  You are in our thoughts & prayers.

Our prayers go out to Norm and the family at this time...Pat was a Spiritual person and we feel so blessed to know that she prayed with her sister Ellen everyday for the past years. She is now at peaceful rest with the Lord sending Love and Prayers to everyone!

Dear Kathy, Jozef, Michael, Kate and family; We are so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. It is such a sad day to lose someone so dear to you; but she has left you with so many wonderful memories that she will forever be with you in your hearts. She will be watching over you and taking care of you from up above!!! All our love, sympathy and prayers are with you!

Dear Norm and my beautiful nieces -- our hearts are breaking for you guys and for us at the loss of someone so precious and dear. I have so many wonderful memories of my sister Pat when she was well, priceless memories that I will never forget. She was a very special woman and an INCREDIBLE sister, and our family shares in your loss. The only joy I have in this heartbreak is that Pat is now dancing on streets of gold with our amazing God who has wiped all her tears and pain away. Please know you are all in our prayers and I hope to make the memorial service. Love, Julie

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this time of tremendous loss.  I know the presence of God will help you during this difficult time and the loving memories of your beautiful mother will bring you peace, comfort and strength. I am here if you need anything. Much love to you today and always!

My prayers are going out for the whole family at this time...Pat was a True Prayer Warrior here on Earth and I feel so blessed to know she prayed for me during my illness.  She is now a Guardian Angel sending God's Love and Protection to Everyone!  We will meet again.  Thank you Kathy, my dear friend, for sharing your Mom with me!!

Dear Norm and family,   Larry & I are so sorry to learn of Pat's passing.  We will miss her calls and skyping with her. She was an exceptional person who will never be forgotten.  Charity, generousity,  understanding (never judgmental) always anticipating the needs of others before her own, was typical of her personality.  You can be very proud of her legacy.  I can hear God saying "well done, Oh good and faithful servent, now enter into My kingdom".

Uncle Norm, Diane, Mary, Kathy, Cori,
Aunt Pat will be dearly missed.  I have so many memories of family dinners, Christmas's, visiting your farm in Illinois and more.  I hope you find joy in your memories and take comfort that she is at peace. Even though Missouri seems far away--we are always here if you need anything.  Lots of Love.

Dear Uncle Norm, Cori, Kathy, Diane, & Mary, 
     My deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of a beautiful woman,Her beautiful spirit will go on and be remembered. Thoughts and prayers to family.

Pat was a loving person, strong in her convictions and a person to be admired.
She loved her family with her whole heart and she loved God.  I know you will miss her but take comfort in knowing she is with God now.
Take care all of you and love you.
Dave and Rita

Dear Uncle Norm, Diane, Mary, Kathy and Cori,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and your families during this difficult time... Your are in our prayers.

Mom, I still cannot believe that you are gone! It seems so surreal. I know you were suffering for so long with your illness, and I know you wanted to be in heaven, but that doesn't stop the ones you left behind from missing you! Especially dad! 
The grandkids are going to miss making cookies with you, playing cards and making cards for anyone who was sick or ailing at the time. However, one thing they probably won't miss too much is visiting the nursing home on holidays with homemade cookies...(smile).... but that was what you did and wanted your grandkids to do too. You were ALWAYS thinking of others!! 

You always found time to pick up the phone and call loved ones, just to see how they were doing. I can't believe I won't be getting any more phone calls from you, or I won't get to hear your voice again in this life! I still have not quite come to terms with that yet. 

You were always a shoulder to cry on, and you always listened with such patience and understanding. I will miss these things about you the most. 
Your legacy of reaching out to others will live on with us mom and in your grandchildren. We love and miss you so much. You are now a beautiful angel in heaven. May your beautiful soul finally find the perfect peace you always believed in and championed while here on earth. 

I will love you forever, Kathleen Marie.

OBITUARY

Pat Winterer Dressler

September 28, 1936 – February 23, 2013

People’s Funeral Chapel

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