Patsy Ronek Obituary
Patsy Kay Ronek was born December 17, 1938, in rural Jackson County, Iowa, daughter of Nevill and Vera (Said) Edwards.
Patsy drove semi-truck for twenty years. She enjoyed fishing and camping. Patsy became Jehovah’s Witness in 2000.
Patsy passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at NorthCrest Specialty Care in Waterloo at the age of 85. She is survived by two sons, Jeff Ronek of Dewitt and Mitchell Ronek of Cedar Rapids; a daughter, Michelle Mohr of Waterloo and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a brother, Larry (Margie) Edwards of Maquoketa. Patsy is preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Clyde Edwards, Wayne Edwards and Caroll Edwards.
As per Patsy’s wishes, there will be no services.
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