Praxeda “Pat” T. Pogreba

Praxeda “Pat” T. Pogreba, 88, of Independence, died Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

Pat was born in Arcadia, April 11, 1934, to Clemence and Maggie (Wiersgalla) Ressel. She was united in marriage to Marion Fox, March 10, 1955, in Huntley, IL. She later married Joe Pogreba, October 28, 1967, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Independence, where she was a member of the PCCW and the Rosary Society. Pat worked at Gopher Glove factory in Independence while it was in operation. She enjoyed fishing, putting together jigsaw puzzles, playing cards and spending time with her family and friends.

Pat is survived by her sons: Ronnie (Melissa Raymer) Fox of Independence, Bruce (Cheri Sonsalla) Fox of Hartford, WI, Bryan Fox of Colorado Springs, CO, and Darryl (Vanessa Horton) Fox of Hope, AR; six granchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe; son, Randy Fox (in infancy); brothers: Harold Ressel and Stanley Ressel; sisters: Ann Johnson and Marie Berg; and daughter-in-law, Nancy Fox.

A funeral service for Pat will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Edison Funeral Home in Independence with Father George Thayilkuzhitottu officiating. Family and friends are welcome for visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery. To express condolences to her family online, please visit www.edisonfuneralhome.com.