Wencil Frank Pata
November 27, 1927 ~ June 3, 2013
Wencil Frank Pata, 85, of Lisbon, IA passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at the Solon Care Center from complications from pneumonia. Wencil was born November 27, 1927 in Marion, Kansas and spent 53 of his most cherished years married to Stella Zach Pata. He worked 47 years for Iowa Steel and Iron Works, along with working 10 years for Iowa Iron as a Foundary Foreman. (This was actually the same company, but was bought out by a fellow employee after 47 years.) He was also a member of the Mt. Vernon Methodist Church for many years. He was known as "Poppy" to all of his family and grandchildren. All who knew him could enjoy being teased and would learn of his many, wonderful stories. Poppy liked to work in his garden, sit under the shade trees in his yard, that he planted, and go fishing. Other hobbies included taking vacations with his family and grandchildren. Many vacations were spent visiting the Iowa State Fair and museums. Visitation will be held at the Morgan Funeral Home on Thursday, June 6th from 5-8 PM. A celebration of his life will be held with funeral services at the Morgan Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, IA on Friday, June 7th at 10:30 AM, with Pastor Becky High, Graveside services will be at the Lisbon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to his wife; Stella with plans to be divided between Mt. Vernon Methodist Church and The Solon Care Center. Wencil is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Emma Trachta Pata, sisters, Helen, Pauline, Marie and Betty. Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Stella, daughter, Pam and son, Paul (Dee), 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, brother's Frank, Ray and sister Georgie. The family would like to thank St. Luke's Hospital and nursing staff, along with St. Luke's Hospice and The Solon Care Center for all of their wonderful care.
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We want to send our sympathy to the family of Wencil. Stella I remember when I helped the kids on the paper route. I have fond memories of getting to know you. Donna Shaffer McConaughy