- Born on: November 29, 1930
- Departed on: July 20, 2013
Helen L. Patrick
Helen Lucille Patrick, 82 of Elkader, Iowa passed away Friday July 20, 2013 at Central Community Hospital, Elkader. A wake will be held at Peace United Church of Christ, Elkader Iowa on Thursday July 25, 2013 at 9:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11:00.
Helen is survived by her two sons Edmund (Melissa) Patrick and Harlan (Joyce) Patrick of Elkader and Mrs. Gary (Joyce) Edwards Patrick of Jacksonville Beach, FL. Grandchildren, Heather Patrick, Benjamin Patrick, Christi Edwards and David Hemby.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, and Stepfather Hank Asmus, her husband Earl Patrick, son Gary Earl Patrick and brothers Edmund JR and Donald Lauer.
Helen was born November 29, 1930 to Edmund and Bena (Fecht) Lauer in Waterloo, Iowa. Helen married her husband Earl Patrick on July 25, 1948 at the Bethel Presbyterian Church in West Union, Iowa. For 39 years, Helen owned and operated Patrick''s Tavern and Café with her late husband Earl. Helen also worked 15 years for Rise Incorporated in Elkader, Iowa. Helen was a member of Proteus Study Club and a Sunday school teacher at Peace United Church of Christ. Helen loved her children, grandchildren, gardening, crafts, sewing and her cats. She was a very loving lady with a big heart and will be missed.
