Patricia A. Deardorff, 86, rural Claypool and formerly of Akron, passed at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at her son’s residence in rural Claypool.

She was born on Nov. 5, 1930 in Howard County to Virgil R. and Aliene (Dotson) Hawkins.

She married on Oct. 24, 1948 in Russiaville to Roger L Deardorff, he survives.

Pat was a homemaker. She was a graduate of Russiaville High School in 1948. She and her husband operated a dairy farm west of Akron until 1986. After selling the farm they moved east of Akron. They made their home since 2013 north of Claypool. She enjoyed antiquing, baking, and gardening. She also enjoyed her time wintering in Sebring, Fla. She always cherished her family.

She is survived by her sons: Michael (Pat) Deardorff, Overland Park, Kan.; Dr. Kerrick (Melanie) Deardorff, Claypool; Kevin (Amy) Deardorff, Claypool; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Aliene; and a sister, Jeaneen Waddell.

The funeral services will be private. She will be buried at Akron Cemetery.

Arrangements are Entrusted to: Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana

Memorial Contributions to: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Akron United Methodist Church and Kosciusko County Hospice