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Patricia Lee Pazderka

Celebration of Life Visitation: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.

Patricia Lee “Pat” Pazderka passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025 at Glen Haven Village in Glenwood, Iowa. She was born June 2, 1936 in Omaha, Nebraska to Alvin and Mattie Johnson. She was raised in Omaha and was united in marriage to Charles Pazderka on January 21, 1956. The couple moved to Glenwood in 1965. Their marriage was blessed with five children, David, Christine, Danny, Cathy and Cindy. She loved being a Mom and Grandma.  Charles and Pat co-owned The Oasis Restaurant for many years and their children all worked there as well. Pat managed the accounting for the business.

Pat enjoyed gardening, canning, yardwork and fishing in Green Valley and Lake Icaria. The family would share the produce from their large garden to many friends. She also loved their many dogs throughout the years. Rest in eternal peace until we meet again.

Preceding Pat in passing were her parents, husband, sons David and Danny and brother Russell Johnson. Survivors include her daughters Christine (Larry Mathias) of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, Cathy (Scott) Farmer of Sturgis, South Dakota, Cindy Pazderka of Glenwood, Iowa, daughter-in-law Denise Pazderka of Glenwood, Iowa; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; extended relatives and friends.

Interment at a later date, Calvary Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska.

8 Condolences

  • Joanna Osler Posted August 12, 2025 6:36 pm

    I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Sending prayers to the Pazderka family.

  • Daniel A Nutting Posted August 13, 2025 5:25 am

    My condolences to the family.

  • Pat Mcmanigal Posted August 13, 2025 3:45 pm

    My sincere sympathy to the Pazderka family. I have very fond memories of fun times and good food at Oasis. Hugs to all.

  • Eldon Posted August 14, 2025 9:56 am

    Prayers for Cindy and her family.

  • Joseph Bussey Posted August 14, 2025 8:05 pm

    My heart goes out to Chris Cathy and Cindy.. my deepest condolences to all the family.

  • Cynthia Carnes Posted August 15, 2025 5:15 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed both of your parents when working with them.

  • Judith Hight Posted August 16, 2025 11:42 am

    I will miss Patty P. Very much. What a sweet kind soul. RIP.

  • Jackie Murphy Johnson Posted August 19, 2025 7:26 am

    Condolences to the family,,

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