Patricia was born November 24, 1938, in Greenville to the late Kenneth R. & Catherine (Wilt) Bidwell. In addition to her parents, Patricia was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. “Bob” Dieringer on November 28, 2009, whom she married August 9, 1957; and a brother, Tom Bidwell.
Patricia is survived by her children, Trace & Melinda Dieringer of Bradford, Craig & Sue Dieringer of Schoolcraft, Michigan, Marc & Karla Dieringer of Versailles and Scott & Dana Dieringer of Sidney; grandchildren, Jamie (Chris) Compton, Jandie (Trey) Steele, Aaron (Amy) Dieringer, Micheal (Erin) Dieringer, Ashton (Jeremy) Sullivan, Kyle Dieringer, Corey Dieringer, Alyssa Dieringer, Matthew (Amanda) Dieringer and Lindsey Dieringer; 5 great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law & brother-in-law, Zita Bidwell of St. Marys and Pat & Steve Gard of Centerville.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Versailles. The family will receive friends on Monday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM and Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Darke County or Garst Museum. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
