Patricia G. Brahatcek, age 85, of Grand Island, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society.

Funeral Mass will be held Monday, January 10, 2022 at 10:30am at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Ftr. Marty Egging officiating.Visitation will be held Sunday, January 9, 2022 from 4-6pm followed by a vigil service at 6pm at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Memorials suggested to Misty Brahatcek for later designation.

She was born May 1, 1936 in St. Libory to Frank and Gertrude (Grizill) Greenwalt.She was raised on a farm in Howard County where she helped her parents raise watermelons and cantaloupe.On April 23, 1960 she was united in marriage to Raymond Brahatcek at St. Mary's Cathedral.She was employed at various places around Grand Island over the years.She worked as a waitress at Bosselman's, the Midtown Holiday Inn and most recently was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels at the Grand Generation Center.She loved needle arts and embroidery and always had a many projects going.She crocheted afghans for anybody that called her "Grandma" and took on the role to many she cherished dearly.She helped raise and sell vegetables for many years and took pride in baking goods to share with others.She especially enjoyed square dancing at the Legion and the Grand Generation Center.

Survived by son, Melvin Ray Brahatcek of Grand Island; grandchildren, Misty Brahatcek of Lincoln and Krystle Brahatcek of Bellingham, WA; nephews, Larry Greenwalt, Loren Greenwalt and Steve Bonczynski; sisters in-law, Shirley Greenwalt and Dorothy Bonczynski; niece, Sue Pirnie and special friends, Daryl Bartlettand family and Sherri Sheeks and family.

Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Gertrude Greenwalt; husband, Raymond Brahatcek; brother, Virgil Greenwalt of St. Libory; nephew, Leon Greenwalt of St. Liboryand many other relatives and friends.Condolences can be left at www.livson.com