Patsy Dafler Obituary
Born February 5, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to William and Maggie Mussoni Thacker, Pat was a life-long resident of this community. She was a Richmond High School graduate. Pat was an animal lover and enjoyed going to the casino. She loved her grandchildren dearly.
Survivors include her daughter, Amy (Matt) Smith-Dayton, of Richmond, Indiana; sons, Doug (Jamie Holder) Dayton, of Indianapolis, Indiana; Jeff (Kelley) Dayton, of Connersville, Indiana; stepchildren, Jennifer Maxwell of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Steve Dafler Jr. of Richmond, Indiana; grandchildren, Ryan, Timmy, Marcus, Kylee, Zach, Raven, Arianna, Maggie, Cameron, Paxton; great grandchild, Elly; sister, Cheryl Wall, of Richmond, Indiana; brothers, Mike and William (Judy) Thacker, both of Centerville, Indiana; nieces, Mary White, Susan Yoder, Jessica Bode, Karen Houser, Donita Rothery; nephews, Tony Wall, Mike "Buck" Thacker, and James Thacker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Dafler, Sr.; parents; sisters, Judy Murphy and Diane Baker; and sister-in-law, Joyce Thacker.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Whiskers Rescue, 120 East Main St., Richmond, Indiana 47374.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
790 National Road West, Richmond, IN 47374
Make a Donation
in Patsy Dafler's name
People and places connected with Patsy
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Patsy's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Patsy Dafler's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
