Patricia Anina Friedrichs (Howalt), 86, went home to be with the Lord peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday February 14, 2020 in Fredericksburg, Texas. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, David James Friedrichs, son Dale Edmond Friedrichs, parents Alwin and Kittie Howalt, brothers Robert (Yvonne) Howalt and Jack (Gayle) Howalt.

Born in Osk Kosh, Wisconsin, Pattie lived with her family in Kansas City, Kansas then settled in Jacksonville, Florida where she graduated from Landon High School. She met Dave while attending Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida.

She is survived by her daughers, Kittie M. Johnson (Jeff) of Palm Bay, Florida, Krista F. Gratigni (Wesley Beardslee) of Fredericksburg, Texas and Karla F. Davidson (Steve) of Maryville, Tennessee, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and four nephews.

A private burial will be held in Winter Haven, Florida at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, The Admiral Nimitz Foundation or the charity of your choice.