Sr. Patricia Bietsch, formerly Sr. Mary Martha, age 74 of the Sisters of St. Francis in Oldenburg, Indiana, died suddenly Sunday, November 17, 2019 in Tohatchi, New Mexico due to complications with cancer. Born Patricia Ann on April 26, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she is the daughter of Audrey (Nee: Kramer) and Russell Bietsch.
A teacher, she taught at schools and missions in Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Montana and most recently in the Tohatchi, New Mexico area. She was passionate about ensuring every student be given the opportunity to learn. Sr. Pat also was active in caring for the environment.
She is survived by her brother Tom (Vicki) Bietsch and sister Peggy Schuckman. She is preceded in death by her parents. Visitation is Monday, November 25th, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the convent chapel. Funeral services follow with Rev. Robert Ross S.J. officiating and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Srs. of St. Francis, P.O. Box 100, Oldenburg, Indiana, 47036 (www.OldenburgFranciscans.org). For complete notice and online condolences to www.weigelfh.com.