Patsy Jean Schroeder, 78, of Brenham; beloved sister, aunt, great-aunt and faithful servant of God, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, in Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center.  She was born on January 31, 1944, in Brenham, Texas

Patsy was baptized and was then a lifelong member of St. Mathew Lutheran Church of Sandy Hill, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years and served on many different committees and volunteer projects over the years.  She graduated from Blinn Junior College with an Associate's degree, and in 1965 began a lifelong career, working at Blinn Junior College as Secretary to the Dean of Admissions.

Patsy had many artistic talents.  After her retirement and her niece and nephews grew up, she had time to pursue her many talents, rose gardening, oil painting, stain glass work, sewing, and even making bird houses in her Dad's old shop.  She made many trips to the Warrenton-Round Top Antique Shows and to the Antique Rose Emporium.  Anything roses was Patsy's favorite.

Patsy is survived by:  sister Marian Lackey & husband Jerry of Hallettsville; brothers, Ben & wife Dorothy of College Station and James & wife Emily of San Marcos; niece Christie Steffek; nephews, Jason Schroeder, Jeff Lackey, Keith Schroeder and Matt Schroeder; great nieces and nephews, Bailey and Clay Steffek, Corrina, Elise and Ava Lackey, and Kodi, Kaitlen, Kaden, Cole, Cailee, Rye and Sam Schroeder; and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ben and Hilda Schroeder.

Memorial Service: 2 pm, Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Sandy Hill.

Rest in peace, Patsy.  You will be missed.