COLUMBIA, S.C. - Patricia Lynn Ebert, 71, of Columbia, S.C., died on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Born on Aug. 28, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wis., she was the daughter of the late Ludwig Richter and Lucille Zahn Richter. Pat attended Messmer High School and always kept in touch with her many friends in Milwaukee.

Pat retired from Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wis. After retirement she relocated to Columbia, S.C., where she served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross. Pat was very creative and artistic and enjoyed painting, gardening and researching family history. She was a member of her neighborhood bookclub and enjoyed her many friendships with neighbors and fellow Red Cross volunteers.

Pat was predeceased by her beloved husband, Dan. After his death she joined a Journey Through Grief support group in Madison. She always spoke very fondly of all the wonderful friends she met through that group.

Pat was also predeceased by her mother and father; sister, Kathy Jochum; and sister-in-law, Joyce Richter.

Pat is survived by her sister, Barbara (Ed) Thomas of Irmo, S.C., and their adult children, Michael (Joan) Thomas of Hillsboro, N.C., and Michelle (BJ) Beckham of Lexington S.C.; brother, Michael Richter and his adult children, Jolynn and Eric Richter; along with nieces and nephews, Jordan, Jarred, Tanisha, Zoe, Mia and Winona all of Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Dana (Roy) Gudgeon and their adult children, Nicholas Branz, Eric Gudgeon and Angela Pritchard all of Wisconsin; brother-in-law, Dale (Justine) Ebert and their adult son, Jason Ebert all of Montana; her late sister Kathy’s adult son, Damon Jochum of California; and many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. Pat always looked forward to her trips back to Wisconsin for family get togethers.

Pat's cremains will be at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, on Thursday, July 7, 2022, for visitation from 3 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 4:30 p.m. Burial will be held at the Town of Dunn Burying Ground, Sandhill Road and County Highway B, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022.

In lieu of flowers, Pat would have liked contributions in her honor to the American Red Cross. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Oregon

Funeral & Cremation Care

1150 Park St.

(608) 835-3515

Patricia Lynn Ebert

August 28, 1950 - June 18, 2022

Share photos of Patricia