Patricia L. Mishler


Patricia L. Mishler, age 95, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022. She was born January 3, 1927, in Lansing, the daughter of John Roy and Myrtle (Swan) Osborn. Pat graduated from Lansing Sexton High School with the class of 1944. She married the love of her life, William Mishler, on March 1, 1947, at her family home in Dimondale. Pat was a fiercely devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her favorite thing in the entire world was her beloved family. Second to family was the love for her church. She was a lifelong member of First Lutheran in Charlotte, where she actively served until the end of her life. Pat was a strong-willed lady who served her God, family, and community with love and grace. She volunteered at Hayes Green Beach hospital for over 34 years. In her free-time she enjoyed theater, playing cards, and eating out with family and friends. Pat will always be remembered for her infectious laugh and magnificent personality. She was a lady in the truest sense of the word.
Pat is survived by her children: Dennis (Thais) Mishler of Lake City, Billie (Ron) Taylor of Charlotte, Penny (James) Shaull of Charlotte, Pamela (Thomas) Tangi of Jacksonville, Florida; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and two more great grandchildren on the way; sister, Bethel (Roger) Page of Olivet; brother, Thomas (Dee Harris) Osborn of Charlotte; and numerous nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William; brothers: William Osborn, Lee Osborn and Lawrence Osborn.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 10 a.m. at First Lutheran Church with Rev. Sean Esterline officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Burial will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pat’s memory to the First Lutheran Church, 550 E. Shepherd St., Charlotte, MI 48813 or the Charlotte Public Library, 226 S. Bostwick St., Charlotte, MI 48813.
To view Pat’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com.