Patricia Ann Lichtenberger of Kearney, MO passed away at home with her family by her side. Patricia was born March 4, 1940, in St. Louis, MO. She was the daughter of Louis and Agnes (Knueven) Buchmueller. Married Terry Lichtenberger on 18 September 1976 in Kansas City, MO. Patricia was a long time resident of Northeast Kansas City raising a family of 4 boys, before moving to Kearney in 2000. She loved kids and her door was always open. She enjoyed many hobbies and was an avid reader of romance novels. After her retirement she enjoyed going to lunch gatherings with friends/coworkers from her career at Montgomery Wards and Sears. Family meant more to her than anything else in the world. She loved attending family events and bringing her homemade salsa and baked beans. She was especially proud of her 4 her son’s all of which went into military service. She liked to travel to visit her sons and take trips to Branson; especially Silver Dollar City. Patricia is survived by her husband Terry Lichtenberger, a sister; Carol Mandigo, brother; David Buchmueller, sons: Michael Gahm of Pemberton, NJ, Steven Gahm of Burr Ridge, Ill, Craig Gahm and wife Traci McDowell of Dover, DE and Jeffrey Gahm and wife Jo of Lafayette, IN. Grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Tyler and Spencer, and her beloved dog Scooter. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister; Rita Shoopman, and daughter-in-law; Jo Wilyat-Gahm. Donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Ave, #204, Overland Park, Kansas, 66202.