Patricia Paul-Shilhanek Obituary
The world bids farewell to Patricia Paul-Shilhanek of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, born in Waukon, Iowa, departing on October 16, 2024 at the age of 87. Patricia leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Patricia Paul-Shilhanek to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Francis Huffman and Orpha Huffman (Buege). She is survived by: her former husband Darwin "Clem" Paul; her husband Frederick "Fred" Shilhanek; her daughters, Laura Crosby (Lindy) and Lisa Kristiansen (Brian); her grandchildren, Steph Kruse (Brett), Nick Crosby (Alex), Kaitlyn Kristiansen (Jackson) and Kyle Kristiansen; her great grandchild Kendal Kruse; her sisters, Judy Gaulke (Carl) and Karen Simmons; her stepchildren, Terri Ann Bland, Damon Shilhanek, Susan Parker, Chris Shilhanek and Nancy Zlatohlavek; and her brother-in-law Dale Simmons. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family will direct memorials to Alburnett Historical Society, or Gems of Hope.
