Patricia Winheim, 79, of Keosauqua, Iowa, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Keosauqua Health Center.
She was born on September 19, 1946, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Carmen (Murphy) Dearing. She married George Winheim.
She is survived by her husband: George; son: Eric (Carrie) Winheim of Libertyville, Iowa; four grandchildren: Pearl, Gretta, Patrick (Samantha) Winheim, Christian Douthart and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Pat was a graduate of Fort Madison High School. She graduated with honors from the University of Iowa majoring in English and Spanish. She taught for fifty years at Harmony, Aquinas, Marquette and Holy Trinity High Schools. Pat was a champion quilter. She was very meticulous with her quilting creations and her pieces were highly appraised. Pat was known as a saint to her students, family and friends.
Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
A memorial has been established in her memory for Holy Trinity Catholic Schools educational program for a scholarship to be established in her memory and can be mailed to the family at: Schmitz Funeral Home, P.O. Box 22, West Point, Iowa 52656.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.