Pat, 84, died April 14, 2016 at her home in Springfield, MO, In lieu of a funeral service, a visitation will be held Tues., April 19, at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 6-8 PM.

Pat was born on March 16, 1932, in Cushing, OK to "Tony" and Opal Lambeth. She graduated from Central High School in 1949 and worked at Citizens Bank. She married "the boy next door," Ronald Gelsheimer, 65 years ago. They raised two children, Mark Gelsheimer and Julie Rost. They have been members of the Ozarks Antique Auto Club for 41 yrs. In her spare time, Pat enjoyed crocheting lovely afghans for friends and family. She was outgoing, classy, fun, and never met a stranger.

She is survived by her husband, Ron; children Mark (Laura) and Julie (Steve); and 7 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri.