Patricia Nelson

Patricia Louise Nelson, 68, of Fort Dodge passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the Grandview Care Center in Dayton. A memorial service will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. until the service at the funeral home. Patricia is survived by her daughters Lisa (Tony) Michael of Eagle Grove, Tina (Mike) Rykhus of Farnhamville, grandchildren Kallie, Joseph (Becca), Miranda (Brent), Alaina (Jesse), Alex (Madi), great grandchildren Joel, Natty, Alexa, Neeyah, Forrest, Sophia, and Opehlia. Pat is survived by her siblings Dean (Jane) Sills of Plattsmouth, NE, Anna Stephenson of Dayton, Linda (Lyle) Weiss of Linn Creek, MO, Sandy Troup of Ames, Richard (Nancy) Sills of Leachville, AR, Sara (Chuck) Morford, Deb (Marlan) Hanson both of Harcourt, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry, parents Russel and Marie (Shelton) Sills, infant sister JoAnne, brothers Bryan Sills and David "Max" Sills , and a nephew, Doug Sills. Patricia Sills was born April 30, 1953 in Fort Dodge, where she was raised and educated. On November 15, 1969, Patricia was united in marriage to Larry Nelson in Kalo. The couple made Fort Dodge their home. Pat owned and operated the Dodger Tap for over 30 years, retiring in 2017. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family. Visitation Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 Memorial Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 4:00 pm Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501