Patricia Ellen "Pat" Roach, 85, of Papillion, formerly of Beatrice, passed away on September 22, 2024, in Papillion. She was born on September 21, 1939, in Lincoln and graduated from Palmyra High School in 1957. Pat was employed as a dental assistant from 1957 to 1975 and then as a dental lab technician from 1975 to 1997. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Beatrice and was active in the Pro-Life Movement.
Survivors include her sisters, Sister Barbara Roach of Waverly and Mary Roach of Omaha; brothers, Joe Roach of Orlando, FL, Ted (Carey) Roach of Redmond, OR, and Bill (Brenda) Roach of Omaha; sister-in-law, Beverly Roach of Wahoo; many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Barbara (McGinley) Roach; brothers, Michael Roach, Dick Roach and also Tom Roach who passed away on the same day; and sister, Ellen Bergman.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 4, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 612 High Street, Beatrice with Father Joseph Faulkner as Celebrant. A Scriptural Rosary will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday prior to mass. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Beatrice. The body will lie in state on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from noon until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Beatrice and Essential Pregnancy Center, 3171 N 93rd St, Omaha, NE 68134. www.foxfuneralhome.net Arrangements entrusted to Fox Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Beatrice.
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Patricia Ellen "Pat" Roach, 85, of Papillion, formerly of Beatrice, passed away on September 22, 2024, in Papillion. She was born on September 21, 1939, in Lincoln and graduated from Palmyra High School in 1957. Pat was employed as a dental assistant from 1957 to 1975 and then as a dental lab technician from 1975 to 1997. She was a member of St