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PATRICIA EINSPAHR Patricia Pearl Einspahr was born December 26, 1931, in Imperial, NE, to Ralph J. and Luella E. (Kliest) Duysen. As a young girl she grew up and attended school in Imperial. Pat married Donald Warren Einspahr on February 3, 1949, in Grant, NE, and to this union two children were born: Donald E. and Linda K. The couple first settled in Imperial, NE. Don entered the service during the Korean conflict and Pat then moved to Wauneta, NE, and lived with Don’s parents. After his discharge the couple lived in the Denver area and back to Wauneta, before purchasing the Sage Motel in McCook, NE. The Sage Motel and McCook have been their home since1978. Pat was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Culbertson, and welcomed a Bible circle in her home for many years. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and studying the Bible. Pat was a very good cook and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also loved to visit with friends and family. Pat will be truely missed. Pat passed away at her home in McCook, on Thursday Morning, May 16th, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. She was 81 years of age. Survivors Include: Husband: Don of McCook, NE Son: Donald E. Einspahr and wife, Sonyha, of McCook, NE Daughter: Linda K. Einspahr of McCook,NE 4 Grandchildren: Erica Ruzicka and Husband, Jay, of McCook, NE Courtney Einspahr, of Cheyenne, WY Cole Einspahr, of McCook, NE Tayler Einspahr, of McCook, NE Great-Grandson: Aiden Einspahr-Ruzicka Brother: Clair Duysen, of Imperial. Numerous Nieces and Nephews Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Sister: Betty Terry of Nevada, MO, and Brother: Bob Duysen of North Platte, NE Funeral Services were held Monday, May 20th, 2013, 10:30 A.M. (CT) at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Culbertson, NE., with Pastor Bradley Rick officiating. Interment followed at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, NE. Visitation was held on Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 P.M. (MT) at the funeral home in Imperial. A memorial has been established in her memory. Online condolences can be left at liewerfuneralhome.com LIEWER FUNERALHOME OF IMPERIAL IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Patricia Einspahr

December 26, 1931 - May 16, 2013