Patricia Krivanek

Patricia Krivanek obituary, Wheatfield, IN

Patricia Krivanek

Patricia Krivanek Obituary

Visit the Boersma Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

78 year old, Patricia ‘Pat or Crazy Patty’, formerly of Monon and Tampa, Florida, passed away April 28, 2025.

On December 1, 1946, Pat was born to David and Francis (Gilbert) Brisken in Salem, Ohio. Pat enjoyed card games, bonfires, canoeing, and was a collector of knickknacks. Her greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family.

Pat is survived by her children: Dawn (Donald) Milbourn, Mike Wagner, Chas (Eric) Bussear, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and sister: Connie (Charlie) Studebaker.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, daughter: Jennifer Wagner, and brother: Bob Brisken.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. (CST) on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Faith Pentecostal Church of God, 3385 US 231, Rensselaer, IN 47978. A Celebration of Life service for Patricia will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Faith Pentecostal Church of God with Pastor Jeremy Eisele officiating. A private family graveside will take place at the Bedford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Boersma Funeral Home

90 E Grove St, Wheatfield, IN 46392

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