Patricia Anne Sistanich, 89, of Coldwater, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at her home.
The family will receive friends on Monday, August 14, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Private interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pat was born January 30, 1934, in Coldwater, MI to Clyde & Mary (Berry) Bodie. She married John J. Sistanich on June 14, 1953, in Angola, IN. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2009.
Pat graduated from Coldwater High School in 1952. She was well into raising her family when she went back to school to earn her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Michigan University.
Mrs. Sistanich taught for the Coldwater Community School System, 7th grade English her entire educational career, retiring after 19 years. Pat had a love for children and a true gift to teach, especially those who struggled with learning.
Pat had been a member of the both the Girard and Coldwater United Methodist Churches, where she enjoyed singing in the choirs. She was a skilled seamstress and enjoyed knitting, reading and traveling.
Pat golfed in various leagues and bowled with the teachers. She enjoyed her friends and family and loved to watch her kids and grandkids in their many school and sporting events.
Pat is survived by her children Ronald Sistanich of Coldwater, Dawn (Willie) Frasier of Coldwater; her siblings Donna (Remus) Rigg of Coldwater, Cheryl Kidle of Coldwater, Mary (Craig) Dally of Coldwater; her grandchildren Laura Sistanich (Justin) Reed of Fowler, Johnny C. Sistanich of Chicago, IL, Ivol Rose Frasier of Coldwater and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son Danny Sistanich in 1987.
Memorials may be directed to the Legg Middle School Library or ProMedica Hospice.
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