Patricia Freisthler

Patricia Ann “Patty” Freisthler, 57, of DeGraff, Ohio, passed away at 1:50 P.M. Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at her home.

She was born in Bellefontaine September 23, 1955, to the late Jack Owen and Glenna Jean Moore Bishop.

On April 23, 1983 she married Ray Freisthler, and he survives along with three sisters; Debra K. Saxton, Karen Sue Strayer and Kathy Jo (Ben) Gantz, all of West Liberty, Ohio; a brother, David L. (Martha) Bishop of Urbana, Ohio; three brothers-in-law, James (Sue) Freisthler of Sidney, Ohio, Robert (Cathy) Freisthler of Lima, Ohio and Donald (Rhonda) Freisthler of Botkins, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dogs, Cody and Tippy, and her cat Ritty Rat. A brother-in-law, Thomas Freisthler preceded her in death.

A homemaker, Patty had a passion for reading, flowers and gardening.

Calling hours are Friday, December 14, 2012 from 4 to 7 P.M. at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine. Interment will be at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Universal Home Health and Hospice Care, Riverside EMS or the DeGraff Branch Library.

The funeral arrangements were handled by the staff of the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine.

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