Patricia Wirick Obituary
We bid farewell to Patricia Wirick of Defiance, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 31, 2025 at the age of 91. Patricia touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Linus Froelich and Anna Froelich (Weber); her husband John B. Wirick Sr.; her in-laws, Alma Jean Froelich, Mary Ann, Don Wells, Margaret, Richard Keller, John Froelich, Willard Froelich, Richard Manley, Kenneth Wirick and Robert Wirick; her grandson Nathan Wirick; and her son-in-law Denny DeSota.
She is survived by: her children, John Wirick Jr. (Tammy) of Defiance, Jane Brown (Jim) of Defiance, Joan DeSota of Ney, Jeffrey Wirick (Elaine) of Sherwood, Pam Flower (Jon) of Port Charlotte, FL, Penny Relyea (Mike) of Defiance and Matthew Wirick (Mandra); her grandchildren, Adam, Nick, Dillon Wirick, Tami Backhaus (Jeremy), James Brown, Travis, Justin DeSota (Kristie), Ethan Wirick, Elyn Whitman (Marcus), Morgan Wickerham (Cody), Megan Gerken (Britt), Derek Relyea, Camilla, Nolan, Campbell and Neal Wirick; her sister Virginia Manley; and her sisters-in-law, Marilyn Wirick, Beverly Froelich and Marilyn Froelich. She is also survived by 23 great-grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mary's Food Pantry or ELARA Caring Hospice.
