Patricia Hackmeyer

December 14, 1936 - July 26, 2020

Patricia A. Hackmeyer (nee Reitz), born December 14, 1936 to Annie A. (Frerking) Reitz and John H. Reitz, Sr. in Maplewood, MO, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents, brother John H. Reitz, Jr., and daughter Kelly Hackmeyer. Loving mother of Drew Hackmeyer (Michele) and Caroline Hackmeyer (Brett), cherished grandmother of Elizabeth Laden (Ryan), Catherine Hyder, Aurora Granneman, and Rhys Starmeyer. Great grandmother of Andrew Pazur, Erick Laden, and Temperance Hyder-Zimmer. Patricia was a 1954 graduate of Maplewood High School, career administrative assistant/bookkeeper, and past member of the Maplewood-Richmond Heights School Board. More importantly, she was a kind and compassionate person who always looked for the good in others. Patricia was a fierce and feisty lady who loved needlecraft, quilt-design, baking, and reading. Determined to live on her own terms, she pursued these interests with great joy despite the physical limitations of severe rheumatoid arthritis. Her zest for life inspired everyone who had the privilege to know her. In lieu of flowers, please give a gift in Patricia’s name to The Arthritis Foundation.