Patricia Whittenberger

Patricia J. Whittenberger, 83, died at her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. She will be buried in Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery, Sterling, Illinois. The private, family internment will be held at a later date.

Patricia Joyce was born to Edward and Clara (Hamiel) Brauer near Dixon, Illinois, on December 10, 1942. She received a Masters of Education and taught for a time in the Rockford Public Schools. Later, Pat worked for years in food service.

She is survived by her brother, Charles Brauer; children, Thomas Whittenberger, Jr., and Kathryn Whittenberger. Pat was preceded in death by her parents.