Carlson, Patricia E. (Rike), went to be with her Lord Sunday, February 18, 2018. She was born in West Milton, Ohio to the late Eldin (John) and Mabel (Norris) Rike. She is also preceded in death by her brother James D. Rike. She is survived by her children Dana (Steve) Shaw of Beavercreek, Gregg (Cathy) Erbaugh of Beavercreek; sister-in-law Carole Rike; grandchildren Jessica Erbaugh and fiancé Derek Reidenbaugh, Rachel Erbaugh, Andrew Erbaugh, Kyle Shaw; nephew David (Dawn) Rike; many special cousins and friends. She was a graduate and Valedictorian of the Brookville High School, Class of 1955 and retired as a secretary from the Miller-Valentine Construction Company. Family will receive friends at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd at Grange Hall Rd from 4-6 PM Thursday, February 22, 2018. Funeral services will be 10 AM Friday at the funeral home. Pastor Ken Kirk officiating. Interment Royal Oak Cemetery, Brookville, Ohio. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
