Patricia Lou Earl, 90, of Palm Bay, Florida passed away peacefully May 15, 2025 after a brief illness.

"Pat" was born December 30, 1934 in Bluffton, Ohio. She attended Columbus Grove High School and married Robert Earl June 15, 1952. She earned her bachelor's degree from Ohio Northern University, her Masters degree from Wright State University and taught school for thirty years until her retirement and move to Melbourne Beach, Florida in 1993.

She belonged to the Sidney Education Association, the Ohio Education Association and the National Education Association. Pat also belonged to the American Association of University Women, Alpha Delta Kappa, and Faculty Wives. With the move to Florida, she joined New Neighbors Club of South Brevard Beaches and was a member of the Melbourne First United Methodist Church.

Pat was a woman of faith and read her devotions daily. Family was very important to her and she was very important to family. She enjoyed square dancing, playing bridge, jigsaw puzzles, reading, walks on the beach and traveling. Most recently, she was enjoying new friends and lifestyle in assisted living.

Pat is survived by sons Nick (Michelle); Ned (Nancy); Three grandchildren: Leah Cygan (Randy); Nikole Rosario (Shah); Jason (Nicole); five great grandchildren; sister in law Arlene Earl Johnson (Thomas); and numerous nephews and extended family. She is predeceased by Bob, her beloved husband of 72 years; son Neal Donald and her parents, Adrian and Ella May Haas.

Services will be at Davis Seawinds Funeral Home (Melbourne, FL) Saturday May 24, 2025 and at the Cairo (Ohio) Methodist Church, Saturday June 14, 2025.