- Born on: March 23, 1931
- Departed on: February 26, 2005
Patricia A. Ortmayer
Dear Ones, As a classmate of Pat from day one in kindergarten thru graduation night in 1949, she was a bright and dear friend to all of us. I will always think of her as our own Shirley Temple. She had the same golden blonde curls and the delightful smile. In one of those very early years, Pat had mastoiditis. There were no antibiotics. In the process of the mastoidectomy, they shaved off some of Pat's lovely curls. We were all devastated. But, they grew back. We girls were all relieved. She was a devoted and trustworthy friend. My love goes to all of you including Robert's and Nancy's families. Love, Evelyn Chrisinger-Ecklund-Canby
To Bill and their family: For the past 16 years, your family has been a part of my life. I began attending daycare when I was four, and I always looked forward to going each day because there was always something fun to do. Pat and Bill have enriched my life for the better. Thank you for helping my parents raise me. It means so much to me. My prayers and condolences go out to you, Bill, and your family. You are all very special to me. Love, Tara Lewin
I am one of the dialysis nurses @ Mercy who cared for Pat 3 days a week when she came for her treatments. I know I speak for everyone in the unit when I say we are very saddned by the loss of this "family member". Pat was so "motherly' to each & everyone of us, she knew us so well & could tell if we would feel down. She never wanted to talk about her own "aches & pains" , always had words of wisdom for us, and every Friday when I cared for her, she would ask me "what are you going to do for yourself this weekend?", telling me that I needed to make a little time for my own needs & not only the needs of others. I so miss her smile, her sense of humor and her kindness. My heart goes out to her family (of which she spoke often); if I miss her as much as I do, I can only imagine how things must be for you. Pat was truly a wonderful lady & I am thankful I had the opportunity to meet her. She could brighten anyone's day and she is deeply missed by both staff & fellow patients in the dialysis unit.
Pat was a classmate in Winfield from kindergarten through ninth grade. I last saw her at "ISTC" in 1950, but I still have fond memories of our growing up together in grade school. I was indeed saddened to learn of her passing and extend my condolences to all the family.
To Bill Ortmayer and family--Ann and I were saddened to read of your wife's passing, Bill. Having seen and kind of kept track of you up at St. Lukes, I know you and the family have had a rather long ordeal. We extend to all of you our most sincere sympathies. Keep the faith and that will help all of you to get through this difficult time. Sincerely yours, Jack Walters
Dear Bill and Family, We were very sorry to hear of Pat's passing. I haven't seen her in several years but the class girls kept me informed about her. She was always great fun and pleasant to all when we were in school. Pat always had a lot of energy and was always doing something. I guess she inherited that trait from her mother.She was empathetic to the less fortunate and always had a soft heart. She will be missed. Tom and Mary Jo Patterson
I have warm memories of Patricia since knowing her in Winfield School from the seventh grade through graduation. In the Junior class play, I believe she was daughter to Evelyn Chrisinger, my wife in the play, as well as presently. Farewell my friend.
We want to express our sympathy to Bill and family. Pat was a very special lady and will be missed by all of us at dialysis. She was always so concerned and considerate of everyone. She tried to do something to help others and had a kind word for all. We will miss her, and know that you have lost a very special lady. Although we did not know her for a very long time it felt like we had always been friends.
My sincere sympathy to Bill, his family and Robert & Nancy's families. I was a friend & classmate of Pat's at Winfield.
To Julie and Family, I was a classmate of Julie's and I wanted to express my deepest sympathies to all of you. Michele Africa
Dear Bill, Sarah Lynn, Beth Ann, Martha Jo, and Julie Kay, I can't begin to tell you how much your wife and mother meant to me. She was my close and valued friend for over 60 years. When each of us married and had families, our families stayed close. Talking on the phone is not something I particulary enjoy. However, Pat and I could talk for hours and sometimes hang up only when our arms got tired and were growing numb. Over the years we discussed so many things: planning our weddings, rejoicing over the births of our children, raising our children, recipes, our children's weddings, recipes, worrying about our aging parents, recipes, welcoming each grandchild into the work, and more recipes. Pat loved to read cookbooks. She was a very good cook. There was hardly ever a conversation without mention of recipes. She would ask, "Have you tried anything new lately?" Today, something will come into my head and I will think I must remember to tell Pat. Then comes the realization that I can't tell Pat. We will miss her presence, but we will always treasure our memories of her.
