1951-2025
Patricia was born on September 4, 1951, in Cincinnati, OH, a daughter of the late Richard and Charlene Long. She married Joe Opel on May 15, 1971, and he preceded her in death on December 22, 2011. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
Pat is survived by her son and his wife, Jason (Jessica) Opel of Bellefontaine, a grandson, Damien, and her feline companion, Seaweed.
Pat was a member of Doyle R. Miller Amvets Post #39 Auxiliary and Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533. Pat enjoyed playing darts, going to the ocean, and watching game shows. She was an avid football fan, especially for the OSU Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals. She loved spending time with her family.
A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in Pat’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.
