Pat Egler
Patricia “Pat” Egler, 94 of Kempton passed away peacefully on November 11, 2021 at IU North Hospital. She was born January 2, 1927 to Earl and Emma (Harrell) Hodson in Hamilton County.
Pat graduated from Kempton High School and was a member of the Kempton Christian Church. She enjoyed the many years that she worked as a bookkeeper at Kempton Grain and in the lab at Stokely–Van Camp in Tipton. However, her greatest joys were her family and life on the farm.
Pat loved her daughters’ participation in band and 4-H and sharing her love of homemaking and farm life with her grandchildren. She was active for many years in the Tipton County and Jefferson Township Farm Bureau, Tipton County Home Extension Club, Kempton Christian Church’s Ladies’ Aide Society and socializing with friends through the ABC and Euchre clubs.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Robert “Bob” Egler, in 1991, a sister Jean Leininger, a brother Max Hodson, and her parents.
Pat is survived by two daughters, Carol Hinshaw (Craig) of Davison, Michigan and Sherry Fischer (Randy) of Noblesville; five grandchildren, Sara Stockinger (Ryan), Alison Sklarczyk (Ben), Greta Favara (Anthony), Lorna King (Kris) and Robert Fischer. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Isaac Stockinger, Morgan Sklarczyk and Dane Sklarczyk.
Services for Pat will be held at 12:00 p.m., with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Creede Hinshaw officiating. Burial will be at Kempton Cemetery.
The family requests that masks be worn while at the visitation and funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Pat to the Tipton High School Band, 619 S. Main Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072; Tipton County 4-H Program, 1200 S. Main Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072; or a charity of the donor’s choosing.
Pat’s family would like to thank the staff at IU North Hospital and Dr. Michael Harper for their compassionate care.
Pat and I know that this is so hard. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted by the fact that she is now at peace. 🫂
My heart & prayers go out to the family. May your mom Rest In Peace
Carol,
Your mom lived a long life how lucky you were to have her as a role model. I hope you have fond memories to remember while you are accepting the transition of life to be with her heavenly love ones.
So sorry to hear this – she was always so sweet and kind at church and Bob was our daughter’s first bus driver.
What a wonderful family.
My mom & dad were very close to the Eglers.
Bob was one of my most favorite adults as I was growing up.
Our whole family loved Pat, including my grandchildren. She kept up on their accomplishments and gave praise for them. A great lady.
Carol and Sherry,
Sending thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of your parents at church and card club plus Pat working with my dad at the elevator. With sympathy.
Carol,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Craig, and the rest of your family .
Doug Adams and Margie
Carol, Sherry and Families,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May loving and happy memories give you comfort in your time of loss.
Lifelong happy memories of your family and growing up together. I will miss my visits with Pat.
With sympathy, prayers and love,
Jo Nell & Louie
Carol and Sherry and families… I was deeply honored to know your mother had asked that I officiate her funeral. I would have done so had we still lived there but we moved to Illinois and it is difficult to get away these days.
I have no doubt for her spiritual wellness. She indeed was a great mother to you and a friend to many.
I pray that you all will know the comfort of II Corinthians 1:3ff and the hope of I Thessalonians 4:13-18. God bless all of you.
Richard Sprague
Dear Carol and Sherry,
I remember thinking how classy your mother was! In my opinion, she was a perfect example of a wonderful wife and mother. So sorry to hear of your loss and you’re families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Mike and Susan (Susie) Wall
I often reminisce about all the wonderful people I knew from the Kempton area. Your parents always come to mind. They were such a striking couple. I remember your mother as being especially beautiful and kind. We grew up in the best of times…cherish all the wonderful memories. Sending prayers.