Patricia Anne Desch

Mrs. Patricia Ann Desch, of Matthews, entered into rest on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at her residence. A native of Hershey, PA, she was the daughter of the late Allen Paul and Minnie June Stauffer Kreider. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Bill Desch, by a brother, Dick Kreider; and by a sister, Jeane Brant. She was a member of Matthews United Methodist Church. She taught in Farmingdale, New York and retired as a Principal.

Mrs. Desch loved traveling, gardening, and working on puzzles. She also had a strong love for the outdoors.

Survivors of Mrs. Desch include a daughter, Sandy Desch of Matthews; Grandchildren: Bill Desch of Matthews, Susanne Desch of New York, and Kerri Summerour and her husband of Pineville, North Carolina. She is also survived by a beloved great-Grandson, William Summerour.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 5:00 PM in the Charlotte Chapel of McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park. The family will receive friends immediately following the service, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

In lieu of the customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be made to the Matthews United Methodist Church, located at 801 South Trade Street in Matthews, North Carolina 28105.

McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements for Mrs. Desch. Online condolences may be sent to the Desch family at www.mcewenfs.com