Patricia E. Slycord, 84, of Norway, IA passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2019 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Norway. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will take place at St. Michael's Cemetery, Norway. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com .

Patricia was born September 6, 1935 to Arthur and Loretta Frese on the family farm near Watkins, IA. She graduated from Norway Highschool. In August 1954 she married Carl Slycord. Together they raised their 8 children in Norway. Once the children were grown Patricia worked for OX Yoke Inn in Amana, IA for several years.

She enjoyed bingo, reading, going to the casino, playing cards, and cooking for her family. Patricia was strong in her faith praying regularly and a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Norway and Catholic Society of Foresters.

She is survived by her children, Carlene (Tom) Frese of Arizona, Mary (Mike) Urell of Norway, Kathy (Fred) Koehler of Oxford, Barb (Mike) Malatek of Riverside, Cindy (Gail) Dunlap of Swisher, Kevin (Kim) Slycord of Cedar Rapids, Sandy (Randy) Cline of Solon and Linda (Alan) Rust of Norway; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister, Charlene Wilhelm and brothers, Gerald and Dan Frese.

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl Slycord; brothers Ed, Richard and Raymond Frese, infant son, John; grandsons, Shane Slycord Urell and Joshua Koehler.

Brosh Funeral Service of Norway is assisting the family.