Patricia “Patty” Lynn Wiltfong, 68, of La Porte, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born July 31, 1952, in La Porte to Henry Herman and Kathleen Loraine (Cowgill) Schrier.
Patty was a machine operator for many years at St. Andrews Products. She enjoyed sewing and knitting. Patty also enjoyed visiting garage sales. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
On Aug. 7, 1971, in La Porte, she married Wendell Wiltfong, who survives.
Also surviving are her children, Mary Higgins of New Carlisle, Ind., Michael (Jenni) Wiltfong of La Porte and Matthew (Lisa) Wiltfong of La Porte; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; 1 special fur baby; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 5 brothers, Donald “Donnie” E. Schrier, Charlie Schrier, Robert “Bobby” Schrier, Henry Herman Schrier, Jr., and Ronald “Ronnie” Schrier.
A Celebration of Life gathering and meal will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Kesling Park Shelter No. 2, 2150 A St., La Porte. Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte, handled arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to The NewDay Foundation, P.O. Box 13, La Porte, Ind. 46352-0013.
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