Memorial
Patricia “Pat” Ann (Noack) Draeger, Age 92, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away at Cottage Grove Place on Thursday, April 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
A gravesite service will be held at the Cedar Memorial Park Mausoleum Corridor of Peace on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 1 PM with the Certified Celebrant, Dr. James Coyle officiating.
Patricia was born on January 26, 1933, in Oconto, WI. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Ruth (Borchert) Noack. On December 5, 1953, Patricia married the love of her life, William Draeger in Oconto, WI. Pat was an avid fan of both the Green Bay Packers and the Iowa Hawkeyes. She was an amazing cook and made the best potato salad ever. Pat’s greatest joy was the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those left to cherish Patricia’s memory are her children, Jeffrey (Lisa) Draeger, of Roanoke, TX, Julie Draeger, of Marion, IA, and Jill (Mark) Keller, of Oskaloosa, IA; her grandchildren, Jamie Draeger, Ryan Draeger, Justin Keller, and Kayley (Ethan) Lawrence; her great-grandsons, Jack, Aaron, Hayes, and Everett; her siblings, Donna Thomas of Las Vegas, NV, and Kenneth (Kay) Noack, of Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, her parents, and her siblings, Eunice, Joyce, Doris, Lee, and Karen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Christ Episcopal Church.