Patty Regan

Patricia Lynn Regan, 67, of Shawnee, KS passed away on March 5th, 2023.  She was born on June 28th, 1955 to Leo and Helen Rieke.  A visitation will take place on Thursday, March 9th from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  A rosary will be prayed at 10:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM.

Patty attended St. Joseph Grade School and High School graduating in 1973.  She went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree from Emporia State.  In 1977, Patty married her childhood sweetheart, Marty Regan.  She was a devoted wife and mother of three children, Katie, Sarah and her favorite son, George.  Patty enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, was an avid cards player and enjoyed to travel.  She took great pride and pleasure in packing up the family and taking them on their next beach adventure.  Above all, her grandchildren, Kiley, Hank, Ruby, Regan, Skyler, Glen and Martin, were the most important part of her life.

Patty was preceded in death by her husband, Marty Regan; mother, Helen; nephew, Donny Goode; father-in-law, Wayne; brothers-in-law, Tim Porter and Kevin Hager, Sr.  She is survived by her daughters, Katie (Zak) Kolich and Sarah (Brett) Braun; son, George (Jessie) Regan; 7 grandchildren, whom she absolutely adored, Hank Kolich, Ruby Kolich, Regan Kolich, Kiley Braun, Skyler Braun, Glen Braun and Martin Regan; her father, Leo Rieke; siblings, Terry (Donny) Goode, Diane (Dan) Ellsworth, Leo (Rosie) Rieke, Chrissy (Brian) Jewel, Kathy (Randy) Hocking and Billy (Mona) Rieke.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial donations in Patty’s name be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the ALS Association.