Patricia Ruth Seckinger, 89 of Saint Meinrad passed away Saturday January 27th at her home. Patricia was born February 1, 1928 in Huntingburg, Indiana to Clem & Viola (Woerter) Messmer. She was united in marriage to John V. Seckinger on January 21, 1947 in Huntingburg, In. He preceded her in death on April 16, 2004. Patricia was a member of Saint Meinrad Parish, and its St. Elizabeth Society & Ladies Sodality, St. Meinrad Legion # 366 Auxillary, Twin Lakes Home Economics Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, and St. Meinrad Senior Citizens. Patricia was a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, playing cards, being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are one daughter, Kathy Tretter (Alvin) of Newburgh, Two sons, Mike (Sandy) Seckinger of St. Meinrad and Bob (Kathy) Seckinger of Fulda. Ten grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. One brother, Bernard (Sharon) Messmer of Jasper. She was preceded in death by a son, Lee Ray Seckinger, One daughter, Ruth Ann Seckinger, grand- daughter, Theresa Seckinger, great-grandson, Luke Tretter, Two brothers, Paul and Steve Messmer, One sister, Suzann Schiewer. Funeral services for Patricia Ruth Seckinger will be held at 10:00 AM CDT Friday February 2nd in Saint Meinrad Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8:00 PM CDT Thursday at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand, and after 9:00 AM CDT Friday at the church. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.