Patricia Ann Ehorn

Patricia Ann Ehorn, 75, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville.

Patricia was born on June 27, 1948, in Boscobel, Wisconsin to Francis and Lavonne (Quamme) Walsh. From her earliest days, Patricia learned the value of a hard day’s work; milking cows twice a day on the family farm all while going to school. In 1966 she graduated from Gays Mills High School. On October 14, 1967, Patricia married John Ehorn, who happily stayed by her side for 56 years.

Patricia never hesitated to donate her time to the service of others. Whether it was helping plan the Bauer Picnic, working at the Marion County Fair, or helping with 4-H activities, she was always happy to volunteer. When Patricia was not helping her community, she was spending time with family. The kids were never hungry when she was around. Her apple banana salad, Summer Delight, Twix bars, coleslaw, peanut butter balls, and cheese balls were all family favorites. Not only did she love cooking for the family at her home, but Patricia also provided the meals for all her grandchildren’s weddings.

Patricia leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion. She was always there supporting her family and always encouraged them to do what they loved. Her family admired her strong mind and body. Patricia’s unstoppable spirit never allowed her to give up. She fought bravely until the very end.

Patricia is survived by her husband, John; daughters, Tina (Tom) Schneider and Lisa (Dave) Seddon; grandchildren: Trey (Danielle) Schneider, Tory (Amanda) Schneider, Ty (Megan) Schneider, Logan (Desiree) Shives, and Chelsea (John) Wagler; great grandchildren, Tucker, Cooper, Justin, Mack, Troyal, Blakely, Lucas, Levi, and Larson; and Dave’s children Aaron (Amber) Seddon, Haley Seddon, and Derek (Brooke) Seddon and families; brother, Tom Walsh;  aunt Barb Herro, with whom she shared a birthday and also traveled to the Kvikne’s Hotel in Norway to learn about their ancestral roots; grandchildren of her heart, Mylee, Rylee, and Garrett Sims; and special friend, Betty Carpenter.

She was preceded by her parents; and a sister, Mary Ann Walsh, who died in infancy.

Memorials in Patricia’s name can be made to Saint Pride 4-H Club or Knoxville Township Fire Department.