Patricia M. Lohbeck

Lohbeck, Patricia M. Beloved wife of the late Gene R. Lohbeck. Loving mother of Deborah (Gary) Sparks, Lori (Dave) Thaler, Donna (Edmund) Telscher, Mike (Pam) Lohbeck, Jim (Mary) Lohbeck and the late John P. Lohbeck. Devoted grandmother of Angela (Nathan) Stuller, Carolyn (Nathan) Williams, Jennifer (Nick) Sweis, Ashley (Ryan) Bley, Amanda (Ronald) Whaley, Katie (Jimmer) Kelley, Joe (Kimi) Telscher, Rob (Jess) Lohbeck, Eric (Morgan) Lohbeck, Kyle Lohbeck (Cara Anderson), Sarah (Jared) Noyes, Leslie (Anthony) Grause, Alex Lohbeck (Alyna Shook), Ryan Lohbeck (Tessa Bruner) and 32 great-grandchildren including the late Sophia Marie Kelley. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her husband, Pat was preceded in death by her parents Edward J. and Esther P. Gardner her brother, Edward A. Gardner, sister-in-laws Sr. Mary Angeline, S.M., Rita Jenkins, Evelyn Richardson, Patricia Larsen and brother-in laws Clifford Lohbeck and Harold Lohbeck. Died on November 3, 2025, at the age of 95. Visitation on Sunday, November 9th from 4pm-7pm at the Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home, 10385 New Haven Road, Harrison, Ohio 45030. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, November 10th at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church (Taylor Creek), 7130 Harrison Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45247. Burial to follow in church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Pat's name to St. Bernard of Clairvaux School Youth Programs, 7115 Springdale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45247 or to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515.
Patricia Marie (Gardner) Lohbeck was born in Hamilton, Ohio and grew up in the neighborhood of Lindenwald, attending St. Ann's Elementary School and Notre Dame High School. She had one sibling, Eddie, an older brother that struggled with the challenges of cerebral palsy. Pat's parents were always very active in the community advocating for youth, especially those with special needs. Their family commitment and community involvement helped shape Pat's view on the importance of faith, family and community.
Pat met the love of her life, Gene Lohbeck of Cincinnati, at the age of 16 while with her family at a dance held on the Island Queen steamboat to Coney Island. The couple had a long-distance courtship for many years that involved a lot of hitchhiking for Gene on Rt. 127.
While Gene was drafted and served in the Korean War, Pat attended Our Lady of Cincinnati College (later known as Edgecliff College), where she earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work and Home Economics. During her college years, she worked at a local drug store in Lindenwald, where she stocked shelves and served ice cream and sodas at the counter. She was also a Camp Counselor and Lifeguard at Fort Scott Camp in Cincinnati. Graduating in 1952, Pat worked for 7 years as a County Case Worker for the welfare of children in Butler County, and later Hamilton County.
In July 1953, Pat & Gene were married and lived for a year in Norwood before buying their first home in Colerain Township. They joined St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church community and remained parishioners for the rest of their lives. Both Pat & Gene shared a love for nurturing youth and community building, so united with others in establishing the Taylor Creek Youth Organization (TCYO) in 1955. Gene coached boys' baseball, while Pat was creating and sewing uniforms for the girls' drill and baton corps.
Finally, after 6 years, Pat & Gene were blessed with children of their own-in fact, 6 children in a 7 year period! They soon outgrew the house in Colerain Township, so they moved further out in the country toward Harrison, Ohio.
Pat's love for family and community was evident as she spent the next 13 years as a full-time homemaker raising 6 children with a pot cooking on the stove and a sewing machine ready for creating or mending. Her social life included activities in her parish Rosary Altar Society and Mothers' Club, although she always enjoyed a good book from the library.
When her youngest child entered first grade, Pat started substitute teaching for the area public schools, while also volunteering as a Reading Teacher Aide at the parish school. Eventually, she started working at the parish school, orchestrating new audio-visual equipment, library books and other supplies needed as the school and its technology continued to grow. She continued to work at the school for over 20 years, wearing many hats depending on the needs of the teachers and students.
In 1993, Pat followed Gene into retirement. A few years earlier, they had built their retirement home in the community of Hidden Valley Lake in Indiana. Pat joined many of the clubs available in the community, such as the Quilters Guild, the Homemaker's Extension Club, the Gardening Club, a book club and Tai Chi classes. She enjoyed helping with her 14 grandchildren, making new friends and inviting others to join the clubs. During these years, Pat & Gene also enjoyed traveling with friends and family to places like Ireland, New England, Hilton Head, Oregon, and California.
In 2006, Pat & Gene moved to Bridgetown to be closer to medical providers, but still close enough to continue enjoying activities with their friends from Hidden Valley Lake. Gene passed away in 2011, after close to 58 years of marriage and 65 years of being Pat's dance partner. Although missing Gene terribly for the past 14 years, Pat continued to actively participate in the activities she enjoyed, making new friends along the way. She joined Green Township Seniors and St. Ignatius Seniors for monthly luncheons, bus trips and book clubs. She cruised with family and friends to Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S East Coast. During the past 14 years, Pat's family had grown to include 31 great-grandchildren, which kept her busy creating quilts for each of them. Pat's outgoing personality, love for family, wisdom and beautiful smile will be greatly missed by many!