Patricia L. Badger

August 20, 1948 - October 27, 2020

Patricia L. Badger, 71, of Lowell, NC passed away after a brief illness at Atrium Hospital in Charlotte, NC on October 27, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Agnes (McKinnon) Ritzert and was born on August 20, 1949 in Grove City, PA She is survived by her daughter; Heather M. Badger, grandson; Zachary Badger, sons; Jason T. Badger, Christopher J. Badger and his wife Melissa, as well as additional grandchildren; Britton Badger, Zan Badger, Stephanie Badger, Anna Badger, and Amber Badger; sisters; Linda Keller and her husband Scott, Mary Ann Frampton, Janet Schreffler and her husband Dale, brother; Michael Ritzert and his wife Janis and numerous nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews. Patricia was a 1968 graduate of Lincoln High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida. She was a retired elementary school teacher and taught kindergarten for 20+ years. Pat enjoyed her family, reading, crafting and traveling. She was preceded in death by her brothers; William Ritzert and Donald Ritzert and one grandson; Bradly Badger Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Portersville EMS- P.O. Box 306 Portersville, PA 16051 Arrangements entrusted to THE TURNER FUNERAL HOME located at 6th and Park in Ellwood City.