Patricia A. Wibbenmeyer

Patricia A. Wibbenmeyer, 51, of Perryville passed away on September 7, 2016 at her beautiful home surrounded by loving friends and family. She was born November 9, 1964 in Perryville, MO, daughter of Donald and Dellora (Stark) Wibbenmeyer of Perryville. Pat devoted her entire life to educating the children of Perryville Elementary School. She taught first grade for 17 years and then continued her career as a Title 1 reading teacher for the next 8 years. Pat was a hard-working professional who put the needs of her students first. Her calm demeanor and caring personality touched the lives of all who knew her. She will be remembered by her students and colleagues. Pat was also well-known on the Lady Pirates basketball court. As a high school senior player, she helped her team make it to the first state championship games in Perryville history! They took home the 3rd place title for PHS! She later devoted her times as assistant girls’ basketball coach for 10 years. In May of 2014, Pat was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She battled this disease for two years, never complaining with great courage and strength. Despite the challenges she was faced with, Pat continued to go to work every day that she possibly could. She leaves a lasting impression of her great faith and trust in God for all who knew her. Pat was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, PES Prayer Warriors and member and coach of Perryville Lady Pirate Basketball Team. Survivors include her life-long, best friend, Vicki Lohmann, four brothers and three sisters, Brenda (Rick) Tisher, Roger (Barb) Wibbenmeyer all of Perryville, Bruce (Connie) Wibbenmeyer of Waterloo, IL., Rhonda (Dave) Meyr of Perryville, Brian (Patti) Wibbenmeyer of Jackson, Dr. Jane Wibbenmeyer of St. Louis and Christopher (Kim) Wibbenmeyer of Perryville, eight nieces, eight nephews, many great nieces and nephews, as well as numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her great niece, Jaci Meyr and nephew, Jonathan Taylor. Visitation will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Friday, September 9 from 4:00 – 8:00 with a Catholic Wake Service at 7:30 pm. Visitation will continue at Young & Sons Funeral Home on Saturday, September 10 from 6:30 am – 11:15 am with rosary at 10:00 am. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Saturday at 11:30 am with Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials are preferred for Perryville Lady Pirate Basketball Team, St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness or Southeast Hospice. Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements.

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Patricia A. Wibbenmeyer

November 9, 1964 - September 7, 2016