Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Patty Deemer Obituary

Patty L. Deemer, 82, passed away on July 9, 2016 at Legacy Lodge in Chariton. Patty was born on October 29, 1933 in Afton, Iowa to Marion and Lily Rice Overton. 
Patty married Clarence "Bud" Deemer on February 1, 1950 in Osceola, IA. They began their married life on Bud's parent's farm in Van Wert, Iowa. In 1954 they moved to a farm in Derby. 
They lived on two different rented farms in the Derby area before settling on the farm south of Russell in 1966 where she lived until 2006 when she moved to the town of Russell. 
Patty and Bud had three children - Shirley, Randy, and Tracy. 
Patty was a devoted farm wife, faithful daughter and sister, and a loving mother and grandmother throughout her life. If she became friends with someone she was their friend for life and loyal to the end. She was a born-again Christian and was grounded in her faith and the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. 
She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. She enjoyed working in her garden and flower beds and took a great deal of pride in keeping her yard looking nice. She really missed her yard work when she was unable to do it in later years. She took up crocheting as a hobby and made numerous gifts such as afghans and slippers. 
Her family was very important to her. She enjoyed having phone conversations with her children and other family members. She always enjoyed it when someone came to visit. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was very proud of them. Visits from them were especially precious to her. She loved visiting with them and hearing about their daily lives and perhaps offering a bit of wise advice when needed. 
She was referred to affectionately as Aunt Patty by numerous nieces and nephews with some of them stating she was like a second mother to them. 
She was a very sweet and special person to all whose lives were touched by her and will be greatly missed. 
Patty is survived by her daughter Shirley (Richard) Sibert of Russell, Iowa; son Tracy (Laura) Deemer of Lacona, Iowa; daughter-in-law Cindi (Randy) Deemer; brother Charlie (Pat) Overton of Baxter, Iowa; grandchildren Shannon Sibert, Desiree (Gary) Hundley, Darcie (Larry) Russell, Faith Sibert, Hope Sibert, Sara Sibert, Tyler Deemer, T.J. (Malaya) Deemer, Matt Baldwin, Dylan Deemer, Kelly (Dave) Pollard and 13 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandkids and many nieces and nephews. 
Patty was preceded in death by her father Marion Overton, mother Lily Rice Overton, husband, Clarence "Bud" Deemer, sister Donna Houck, and son Randy Deemer. 

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