Patricia Irene (Ziegler) Deatrich (83) was born and raised on the family farm south of Collyer, KS, April 5, 1942, to Alex Ziegler and Viola (Michel) Ziegler and departed this life February 7, 2026, at Stone Hearth Estates (Memory Care), Gothenburg, NE.

Pat attended St. Michael's Catholic School and Collyer High School where she was active in choir, band, drama, speech, and cheerleading.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Education from Kearney State College.  She taught grades K-8 at Pleasant View, Dist. 31 country school southeast of North Platte from 1970 until it closed in 1991.  From 1992 until her retirement in 2008, she taught first grade at Jefferson Elementary School in North Platte.  She enjoyed being with children and teaching them to read.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, volunteering with Sunday brunches.

Her pastimes included gardening, canning, quilting, reading, and crossword puzzles.  She was an avid Husker fan (football, baseball and volleyball) and followed college and professional sports on TV, especially baseball.  Her favorite team was the New York Yankees.  She enjoyed cooking meals during the holidays and for family gatherings.  Her homemade rolls were an absolute favorite.  She had a sweet tooth and loved her desserts.

Pat is survived by her children, Christine Deatrich of Cheyenne, WY; Monte/Angela Deatrich of Stoutsville, MO; and Todd/Jan Deatrich of Maywood; grandchildren, Nicholas Halcott, Benjamin Halcott, Dalton Deatrich, Shoni/Davin Doyle, and Tell/Bekah Deatrich; brother Richard/Marilyn Ziegler, and sister Mary/Larry Wolfe; 6 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her parents, her sister Ramona Griffith, brother James Ziegler, grandson James "Jimmy" Deatrich, and great-grandson, Titus Deatrich.

Patricia suggested memorials may be sent to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, St Patrick's Endowment Fund, North Platte, Nebraska or Central Plains Hospice, PO Box 207 Cozad, NE 69130.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Special thanks are extended to the caregivers at Stone Hearth Estates and to Central Plains Hospice.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 415 N. Chestnut St., North Platte, Nebraska with Father Jonathan Sorensen as Celebrant.  Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be from noon to 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with family receiving friends from 5 - 7 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home who is assisting the family.