Patsy Ilene Nofziger, 80, of Archbold, OH passed away early Friday morning August 28, 2026 at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold.  Patsy was born August 28, 1946 in Grand Junction, CO.  Patsy was a 1965 graduate of Merritt Hutton High School, Thorton, Colorado. On October 16, 1966 she married the love of her life, Corwin (Cork) Nofziger.  They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this October.

Patsy was a full-time Mom, and in 1975 she became a bus driver for Quadco Rehabilitation Center, Stryker, OH to which she dedicated 20 years of service.  Patsy was a member of the Archbold CCL and Red Hat Society gaining many friends along the way.  Patsy was a faithful member of Zion Mennonite Church for over 50 years, teaching Sunday school, helping with VBS, hospitality, youth group, and in the kitchen serving food.  Patsy loved creating flower arrangements and giving them away to family and friends.  Family has always been the heart of Patsy's life; children were the sparkle in her eye! The miracle and story of Christmas was of the utmost importance to her, creating lasting memories of love for each of her family members.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. and Marie J. Smith, infant daughter Pamela Nofziger.  She is survived by her husband Corwin (Cork) Nofziger, her three children, Paula (Kyle) Moore, Napoleon, Charles Nofziger, Archbold, Kristina (David) Eicher, Archbold, grandchildren Maria Shelt, Toledo, Danielle (Adam) Jones, Napoleon, Karinne (Andrew) Gluvna, Columbus, Shane Eicher, Archbold, Aubrey Eicher, Cincinnati, three great-grandchildren, Emmett Hatcher, Cygnet, Rhett and Cooper Jones, Napoleon.  Also surviving are her siblings, Nancy (Michael) Lowe, Denver CO, Rodney (Maureen) Smith, Littleton CO, Kathleen (Bill) Hays, Grand Junction, CO.

Friends may call on Friday, September 11th, 2026 from 9:00am-11:00am at Zion Mennonite Church, services will follow at 11:00am, with a lunch to follow.  Internment will be private at Pettisville Cemetery. Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements.   The family suggests that the memorials be given to: Zion Mennonite Church or the Alzheimer's Association.

Below is the Zoom link for anyone not able to make it to the service.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89650331302