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Patricia Ann Wilderman
Patricia Ann Wilderman
Cedar Rapids
Patricia Ann Wilderman, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, surrounded by her family. There will be graveside services at a later date.
Patricia is survived by three children, Chris Sagon, Todd (Tammy) Wilderman and Teresa Meyer. She is also survived by her siblings, Dick (Pam) Musel, Mary (Gale) McCullough and Mike (Faith) Musel.
Her legacy also includes seven grandchildren, Taylor (Ashley) Vander Hart, Caity (Derek) Scheetz, Patrick Sagon, Chelsea (Mike) Szumita, Sam (Dan) Rempt, Sam Szalkowski and Cassie Szalkowski; 10 great-grandchildren, Madi, Tony, Avery, Luca, Elaina, Braelynn, Teddy, Bellamy, Paisley and Miranda; many nieces and nephews; and extended family that knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Agnes Musel; her son-in-law, Scott Shepherd; a niece, Michelle Musel; and a sister-in-law, Linda Bachelder.
Patricia had many things to be proud of in her life. She was a legal assistant for 50 years and a respected member of the legal community. She was a region commissioner of the Hawkeye Area Council for Boy Scouts of America. She is also a past president of the Eagles Club. She will always be remembered for her love of bowling and gambling.
She will be forever loved and missed by all of those she knew.
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