Patricia Ann "Patsy" Schuldt, age 75, of Gallipolis, died Sunday June 5, 2022 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Born May 17 1947 in Elgin, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ruth Anna Mossbarger Schuldt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her maternal grandparents who raised her; Cecil and Effie Mossbarger, by a special great aunt; Ruth Meadow; 2 Sisters; Mary Beth Coleman and Sue Ellen Biland; and by her soulmate of 36 years, Edward Roark.

Patsy is survived by her brother; Rick (Lorene) Schuldt; Nephews; Todd (Amanda) Coleman, and Jake (Shallon) Schuldt. Other survivors include a nephew, nieces, cousins, and a multitude of friends.

Patsy was a 1965 Southwestern High School graduate, and she received her Bachelor of Science degree from Rio Grande College in 1969, and in 1972 she received her Master of Education degree from the Ohio University. She was a member of the Salem Baptist Church and attended the Northup Baptist Church. She was a teacher in the Gallia County Local Schools for 36 years; 23 years at Addaville Elementary and 13 years at Kyger Creek Middle School. Patsy taught 3 summers in the Masters Program for the University of Rio Grande. In 1993 she received the Gallia County teacher of the year award, in 1995 she was named a Martha Holden Jennings Scholar. In 2000 she was listed in the Who's Who Among America's Teachers.                                                                                                                                                                              Patsy's memberships included the Gallia County Retired Teachers Association, the Ohio Retired Teachers Association, and the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International for Key Women Educators. She also a dedicated volunteer for the American Cancer Society at the Holzer Cancer Center. Patsy will long be remembered for her character traits, which include, a deep respect for life long learning, a genuine love of teaching, and a sincere compassion for animals.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Friday June 10, 2022 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 AM. till time of service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 in Patsy's memory.

An online guest registry is available at www.waugh-halley-wood.com