Patricia Ann (Vetter) Randall

Patricia Randall

1929 - 2018

Obituary

Patricia Ann (Vetter) Randall was born on Aug. 12, 1929, and passed away Thursday (Dec. 6, 2018). She was the daughter of Edmund W. Vetter and Helen M. (Endres) Vetter.

Patricia was educated in Newton and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1952. She also held a master's degree from Wichita State University. She taught Latin, seventh grade world history, eighth grade American history and language arts, as well as Driver's Ed for several summers, in the Newton public school system. During her teaching years, she was actively involved in NEA at the local and UniServ levels. She was primarily at Santa Fe Junior High/Middle School, where she developed many lasting friendships.

Patricia enjoyed volunteering after retirement. She delivered Meals on Wheels and worked as a docent at Warkentin House, as well as having served on the museum board for several years. She was very active in the Presbyterian Church, serving on the Board of Deacons, the Session, and Coordinating Teams of Presbyterian Women at the local, presbytery and synod levels.

"I want to thank all the people who have been part of what has been a wonder-filled life; my parents, brothers and their wives and my dear children, all the pastors and good friends in the church, the First Tuesday coffee group, the summer lunch bunch and the book club who have all meant so much to me. I hope you know who you are for I have loved you all."

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Maurice, James and Gerald; and one niece.

She is survived by son, Steven Randall of Halstead; daughters, Shelley (Keith) Thomas of Lampe, Missouri, and Kathy Randall of Newton; sister-in-law, Mary Beth Vetter of Atlanta; sister-in-law, Billie Vetter of Newton; two grandsons, Jason (Jolene) Thomas of Wichita and Joshua Thomas of Wichita; as well as nine nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 12, 2018) at First Presbyterian Church in Newton, with The Reverend Scott McGinnis officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Memorial Committee at First Presbyterian Church, Permanent Endowment Fund at First Presbyterian Church or Warkentin House. Checks are to be made to the charity of your choice and may be sent in care of Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main, Newton, KS. 67114.