Linda R. Patro, 68, of Iberia, Mo., died Aug. 9, 2012, at her home.
A memorial service was held Aug. 12 at the family residence in Iberia. Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home of Iberia, Mo., was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society or Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in Columbia, Mo.
Linda R. Patro, daughter of Almarine (Hays) and Clayton Mateer, was born June 17, 1944, in Indianola.
On Nov. 8, 1963, Linda married Wayne N. Patro in Van Wert.
Linda traveled in construction for many years, and she later owned and operated Patro’s Place in Iberia with her husband.
Linda is survived by her husband Wayne Patro of Iberia, Mo.; children, Jeffery (wife Libby) Patro, Robin (husband Gregory) Vail and Juleigh (husband Robert) Morris, all of Iberia, Mo.; grandchildren, Megan Morris, Zachary Patro, Joseph Vail, Kyle Morris, Joshua Vail, Tyler Morris, Michael Patro and Jacob Vail; great-grandchildren, Trenton Morris, Journi Vail and Keiffer Morris; siblings, Larry Mateer of Osceola, Shirley Hamilton of Lucas, Clayton Mateer of St. Paul, Kan., and Anna Henson of Iberia, Mo.; several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters and one brother.