Patricia M. Vanek, age 90 of Plymouth, IN passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022.
Patricia was born on August 28, 1931 in North Judson, IN to Joseph E. and Bessie (Dolezal) Vanek. Patricia had been a resident of Plymouth for the past 21 years.
She worked at the University of Notre Dame for 39 years starting in 1956. She retired in 1995 as the head of the book department at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore. From years of working at the bookstore, she developed a love of books and reading. She was a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church of Plymouth, IN. Patricia was a past president of the local T.O.P.S. chapter where she made many friends. Along with her sister, Maryann, she enjoyed traveling throughout the world.
Patricia is survived by her sister, Doris (Harry) Neumaier of Lafayette, IN; sister-in-law, Patricia N. Vanek of North Judson, IN and numerous nieces and nephews.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters: Alene Menis; and Maryann Vanek; and her brother, Joseph Vanek, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home. A funeral in honor of Patricia will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Michael Catholic Church (612 N. Center St., Plymouth IN) with Father Fernando Jimenez officiating the Mass and Father Robert Gehring delivering the homily. Burial will follow at St. Jacob Cemetery in North Judson, IN. The Vanek family requests masses be said in memory of Patricia.
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