PATRICIA (PAT) LINN FENSKE

Patricia Linn Fenske, age 93, of Pierce City, Missouri, passed away on August 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia (Pat) was born on January 15, 1932, in Linn Creek, Missouri, where she was thought to be the first baby born in that community.
She grew up in various towns in central Missouri before moving to Monett.  She graduated as salutatorian from Monett High School Class of 1950.
She met and married her husband, Laverne Ben Fenske, on September 2, 1950. They were married for 58 years before his passing in 2008.
Pat was a devout member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pierce City and was involved with St. Mary’s PCCW. She volunteered her time with the Pierce City Educational Club, the St. Mary’s Marching Band, and coached youth softball.  She enjoyed gardening, dancing, visits to the casino, the St. Louis Cardinals, and Kansas City Chiefs.  She was known for her home cooking and welcomed many to her table.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Sophia Leuthen; brother, Robert Leuthen; infant son, Randall Leo Fenske; and husband, Laverne Ben Fenske.
Survivors include, her sons: Steve (Barb) Fenske of Gladstone, Missouri, Rick (Joni) Fenske of Pierce City, Missouri, Benjy (Cindy) Fenske of Republic, Missouri, and Chris (Jeanne) Fenske of Neosho, Missouri; her daughter, Debbie (Darrell) Lamp of Springfield, Missouri; grandchildren: Brooke (Jeff) Heckathorn, Erin (Logan) Killingsworth & Andrew Fenske, Brett Turner & Lakan (Zach) Smith, Korby Fenske & AJ Fenske, and  Carter Fenske & Caleb Fenske; and great-grandchildren: Bryan Heckathorn, Benjamin Killingsworth & Leonard Killingsworth, and Emmalinn Smith.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery with Father Sanoop Thomas officiating. Memorials may be made in Pat’s memory to: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 200 Front Street, Pierce City, MO 65723.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home in Monett.