Patricia R. Poe

Patricia Poe, age 82, of Columbus, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019 a Edgewood Vista in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus.  Visitation is 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service at McKown Funeral Home.  Visitation continues Saturday morning from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. also at the funeral home. Burial is in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery.

Patricia R. "Patti" Poe was born August 22, 1936 in Columbus, Nebraska, to John T. and Luella (Morgan) Johnson. She graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1954.   Patti married Robert Poe in Columbus, Nebraska. She worked various jobs throughout her life. Patti spent most of her time at Columbus Family Practice until retiring in 2001. Following her retirement she continued to work at WalMart and Apogee. Patti enjoyed playing cards, painting, dancing with her friend Richard and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church.

She is survived by:
Son: Michael Poe of Columbus, NE
Son: Mark Poe of Norfolk, NE
Daughter: Kelli Poe of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Colleen (Marc) Gilson of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren: Morgan (Justin) Jackson, Jake (Kayla Strickland) Gilson, Riley Gilson and Colby Gilson
Sister: Angela Swanson of Columbus, NE
Special Friend: Richard Knopik of Columbus, NE

She was preceded in death by:
Parents: John and Luella Johnson
Brothers: John Johnson, Richard Johnson, Robert Johnson, Tom Johnson and Don Johnson
Sisters: Kathleen Johnson, Mary Loretta Johnson, Rita Grace Johnson, Marian Kohlund, and Lillian Altmanshofer