he food, raised chickens and helped with other farm chores. She made most of the family clothes, including beautiful dresses for her three girls. Pat taught herself how to play the piano and was choir director at the Tiffin Methodist church, where she also taught Sunday school. She traveled the world with Sweet Adelines for 25 years. She taught herself shorthand and managed the Gold Bond redemption center at Randall's supermarket. From there she held a position as Administrative Assistant at the VA Hospital dental department for 25 years. She was remembered fondly by VA staff and students for her pleasant personality, positive attitude and dressing like a model. Her greatest accomplishment was her role as a wife, mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren will never forget all the love, food and caring they received from Nana. She was fondly known as "Sparkle", not only for how she dressed, but how she lit up the room. She was an inspiration to everyone around her. She was very religious and found strength in her faith. If she was ill, she would just say, "I'll get better" and she did. Pat and Cedric retired to Silveridge Resort in Mesa, Arizona. Pat was involved in countless theatre productions and musicals. She leaves behind a loving family who will cherish the time with her and will always remember what a strong woman she was. Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Cedric, a grandson Bryan Bulgarelli, son-in-law Douglas Williamson, her parents and four brothers. She is survived by her children Cedra Williamson, Robert Altmaier (Patty), Elaine Haddy, (Phillip) Lois Crowley, (Edward), eight grandchildren, Vaune Bulgarelli-Beckmann, Matthew, Michael and Michelle Altmaier, Jason Haddy, Jamie Powers, Amie Villarini and Marie Crowley. Eleven great grandchildren, Alec and Nate Beckmann, Sarah Rundlett, Zachariah Scritchfield, Jake Altmaier, Nicholas and William Haddy, Evelyn and Marty Powers, Eleonora and Camilla Villarini. Pat's motto was to "Turn the Page" move on to a new day and don't hold on to the negatives. If you do that you will become a better person and live a life full of love. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.lensingfuneral.com/obituaries/Patricia-Pat-Anne-Altmaier?obId=4297262#/obituaryInfo