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Dorothy Patrick Obituary
Jul 19, 1926 - Oct 15, 2022
Lakeside
Dorothy M. "Dottie" Patrick, 96, of Lakeside, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.
She was born July 19, 1926, in Newark, Ohio, the daughter of Bernard N. and Fannie (Schick) Wells.
During World War II, Dottie earned her pilot's license and served in Ohio Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. She acquired a commercial, instrument, multi-engine, and instructor's license. She was awarded Civil Air Patrol's Congressional Gold Medal by Gov. John Kasich for her service in Civil Air Patrol. She married Robert Patrick in 1948 and he preceded her in death in 2003. Dottie was a pilot and a pilot instructor. She was the fourth woman in the United States to build and fly her own plane. Along with her husband, she enjoyed flying and boating.
She also enjoyed showing horses. She worked for Griffing Flying Service and Piper Aircraft delivering planes where needed. Dottie flew over 5000 hours in her lifetime and in 2001, she was appointed as a trustee of Erie-Ottawa Regional Airport Authority. She was also a real estate agent in the Peninsula area.
Surviving are her children, Carol (Charles) Ihnat of Catawba Island, Dan (Suzie Butler) Patrick of Stuart, Florida, Patti (Don) Stayancho of Marblehead, and Ted (Anita) Patrick of Marblehead; grandchildren, Kali Stayancho, Jenna Stayancho, Cole (Kari) Patrick, and Brianne (John Pagliaro) Patrick; and great-grandchildren, Adalyn Ross, Connor Patrick, Chloe Patrick, Fisher Stinchcomb, and Olive Patrick-Pagliaro.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sister, Jean Rhodes.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at Neidecker, Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Peninsula Chapel, 7755 E. Harbor Rd., Lakeside-Marblehead. A private service and burial will take place by the family. A celebration of Dottie's life will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Catawba Island Club in the Harbour Room.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.neideckercrosserpriesman.com.
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