Patricia Ann Walker

Patricia Ann Walker (nee Fritz), 77 of Vermilion , died Thursday, July 6, 2006 in Burton Health Care after a lengthy illness. She was born July 31, 1928 in Elyria, Ohio. She was a Vermilion resident since 1992 moving to Burton in January 2006. She lived as a serviceman's wife. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Vermilion. She was also a member of the VFW Post # 7576 Auxiliary of Vermilion. She enjoyed dancing, bowling, and reading. She is survived by a daughter, Deborah Rupp of Middlefield, OH; a granddaughter, McKinzy Rupp of Middlefield, Ohio, and a brother, John R. Fritz of North Fort Meyers, FL in 1987. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Blaine Walker in 1992; sisters, Ann Kennedy in January 2006; Mary J. Wynieski in 1965; Margaret E. Northhouse in 1989; and Eleanor E. Blythe in 1947 and a brother, Miles C. Fritz. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, with the Reverend Jim Holmer, pastor, officiating. Contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League of Lorain County, Inc., 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035.