Patricia was the former owner of the St. Clair Psychological Group. She retired after many years as an Adjunct Professor, teaching psychology at Southwestern Illinois College. Patricia was a member of the St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Lucille, nee Coddington, Rokita; her niece, Lynn Rokita; and a son-in-law, Steven Eichholz.
She is survived by her children, Keith A. Schmidt and Deborah Eichholz;
seven grandchildren;
a brother, James (Sharon) Rokita;
and a nephew, David Rokita.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2023, at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, with Msgr. William McGhee officiating.
Burial of cremated remains will be at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Fairview Heights, IL.