Pat was born and raised in St. Clair Shores. She worked for Henry Ford Macomb Hospital until retiring in 2014. Pat was a down to earth very loving woman with a goofy and funny personality. She loved to live life and laugh! Pat enjoyed traveling to Disney, crocheting and sewing.
Pat was married to the love of her life Richard on November 26, 1975 at St. Peters in Harper Woods, and he survives. She also leaves behind her children, Richard (Elizabeth) and Karen; her grandchildren, Eric, Renea, Nick; her sisters, Susan and Barbara.
A visitation for Patricia will be held Sunday, October 8, 2023 from 3 pm to 8 pm at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48035. An instate will occur Monday, October 9, 2023 from 9:30 am until a Funeral Mass at 10 am at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, 41300 Romeo Plank Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kaul-funeral.com for the Okerhjelm family.