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Patricia M. Stierwalt

October 27, 1942 – January 3, 2021

Patricia M. Stierwalt of Apollo Beach, Fla., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the Jan. 3, 2021. She was born on October 27, 1942, to Leo and Mary Francis Shorter in Sullivan, Indiana; they preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Larry D. Stierwalt, on September 2, 1961; he survives.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory one brother, Charles “Chuck” Shorter and his wife Nettie; one son, Christopher W. Stierwalt and his wife Paula; and one grandson, Ian M. Stierwalt and his fiancé, Sarah Zachrich. Patty (Pat) also leaves behind many friends and family in Sullivan, Indiana, Danville, Illinois, and Apollo Beach.

Pat loved to travel and walk on the beach with Larry by her side. She especially loved spoiling her son and grandson. She worked as a Pharmacy Technician at Eckerds/CVS until she retired. Celebrations of life will be held in Apollo Beach, Fla.; Sullivan, Indiana; and Danville, Illinois, on dates to be determined at a later time. Arrangements by Zipperer’s Funeral Home.