Patricia A. Leininger Nelson, 92, of Frankfort, passed away on December 1, 2020 at I.U. Health Arnett, Lafayette, following a very brief illness. She was born July 24, 1928 in Hoopston, Illinois to Earel George and Ethel Madge (Reagan) Leininger. She married Paul ‘AP’ Nelson on September 24, 1961 and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2020.
Pat graduated from Frankfort High School in 1947. She was employed by People’s Life Insurance Company prior to working at her parents’ restaurant, Madge’s Café. Special thanks will always go to Merle and Truman Smith for setting Pat up on a blind date with Paul, because following their wedding she became a wonderful career mother and homemaker. Pat was an extremely quiet woman but very strong in her Christian faith. She was a long-time attendee of Oakland Christian Church and Anti
och Church and participated in the Alpha and Omega Bible Study for over 50 years. She was an avid reader as well and thoroughly enjoyed both crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Another past time she enjoyed for many years was to sit with her mother, friends and family sharing stories and laughter on the front porch.
She is survived by daughter, Pam (Dean) Huddleston of Frankfort, son John Nelson of Fishers, 3 grandchildren, Morgan (David) Hutsell, Kenzie (Caleb) Harris and Grant Nelson, 3 great grandsons, Gavin Buck, Trenton Harris and Chandler Huddleston, sister-in-law, Donna Leininger Groog and her very dear friend, Sally Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Jack & Steve Leininger and sister-in-law, Joan Leininger.
A private family gathering will be held where Thanksgiving to God, love and laughter will be shared. Burial will be in the Veterans Section of Green Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Antioch Church Building Fund, 4625 S St. Rd. 39, Frankfort, IN 46041. Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St. Frankfort is assisting the family with arrangements. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you can share a personal message with the family.