Patricia Ann Willard, 80, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls. Patricia was born on December 3, 1940 to Leonard and Fern (Manz) Willard in Flandreau, SD. She attended rural Saby School and Flandreau High School, graduating in 1959. Pat then went on to graduate from Nettleton Commercial College in Sioux Falls in 1960. She started her career as a Steno in 1960 with Northwestern Bell Telephone in Sioux Falls. She worked as a Senior Clerk, Secretary Office Manager, Supervisor-Assignments and Supervisor-Engineering Support. In 1986, she transferred to Fargo as an Administrative Assistant. After 30 years, she retired on March 5, 1990. Pat was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Sioux Falls and Northwestern Bell Pioneers. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, reading, biking and getting together with her friends from work. Pat enjoyed her beloved dogs, Sari and Carson, most of all.

Pat is survived by her sisters, Marlyce (Jim) Ross, Redwood Falls, MN and Marilyn (Dean) Olson, Old Bridge, NJ; brother William (Bonnie) Willard, Valley Springs, SD; sister-in-law Sandra Willard, Duluth, MN; five nephews, Bill Ross, Mark and Scott Olson, Steve and Mike Willard; five nieces, Patty Amberg, Debra Copelan, Kelly Pence, Kerry Hoffman, Kristy Wagner and several great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister Elizabeth, two brothers, Bert and Dan Willard, an infant niece Shelly and great-niece Alixsandra.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Union Cemetery, Flandreau, with visitation at 1:00 pm at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Flandreau.  Masks are required.