Patricia J. Delisi Obituary January 26, 2009

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Patricia J.

Delisi

August 29, 1942 – January 26, 2009

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Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska Resided In: Emerson, Iowa Patricia J. Delisi, age 66, of Emerson, Iowa passed away Monday, January 26, 2009 at the Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa after an extended illness. Patricia Jean Delisi was born August 29, 1942 in Lincoln, Nebraska the daughter of Franklin and Pauline (Baker) Sheldon. She was raised in Lincoln graduating from Lincoln High School in 1960. In her early work career, she was employed by the Nebraska Department of Transportation, State Farm Insurance and later the State Capitol in Lincoln. She was united in marriage to Robert Delisi on January 26, 1963 in Lincoln. They moved to the Emerson area in 1969 living near Wesley Chapel. In the spring of 1970 they moved into Emerson. Over the years Patricia worked for Henry Fields in Shenandoah and the Thomas D. Murphy Company in Red Oak where she was a member of the 15-20 year club. Pat was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Emerson Public Library Board, the Book Club, and volunteered at the school. She loved to read, go to lunch with friends, visit with her sisters, and was a wonderful baker, making the best chocolate cakes and frosted sugar cookies. Her greatest joy came from her family and her grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; infant brother: Eugene; brother: Dick Sheldon; sisters: Maxine Struble and Alice Friedman; and father-in-law and mother-in-law: August and Rose Delisi. Survivors include her husband: Robert Delisi of Emerson, Iowa; daughter: Lisa Keltner of Malvern, Iowa; son: Andy Delisi and wife Kristina of Runnells, Iowa; grandchildren: Danielle Keltner and Chloe Keltner of Malvern, Iowa; and Nick Delisi; Maria Delisi; Roman Delisi; and Gabe Delisi of Runnells, Iowa; brothers and sisters: Marvin Sheldon and wife Kathy; Ruby Friedman; Charlotte Fifer; and Mike Sheldon all of Lincoln, Nebraska; and Jan Ryan and husband Larry of Benson, Arizona; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends plus Molly; Eddie; Maggie; and Rufus. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 PM Thursday, January 29, 2009 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Red Oak with Father Ken Gross officiating. Burial will be in the Emerson, Iowa Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 6:30-8 PM Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak. Memorials are suggested to the Arthritis Foundation. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation:
Date: 1/28/2009 Time: 6:30-8:00 PM Comments: Family will be present during visitation.	Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 N 6th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Service:
Date: 1/29/2009 Time: 1:00 PM Comments:	St. Mary's Catholic Church 1510 Highland Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Burial:
Date: 1/29/2009 Time: Following the service Comments:	Emerson Cemetery US Hwy 59 and US Hwy 34 Emerson, IA Get a Map Driving Directions

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