Patricia Anne Bixler, 73

June 18, 2025

Patricia Anne Bixler (nee Seidel), 73, of Lancaster, peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her daughter and son-in-law at Camp Hill Nursing & Rehab, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Born in St. Paul, MN, she was the daughter of the late Stephen W. and Rita L. (Swenson) Seidel. Pat was the loving wife of the late Thomas D. (Dave) Bixler, who died in 2016.

Known as Pat to her friends and Pattie to her family, she earned her Bachelor’s degree from Metro State College and a Chemical Dependency Counseling Certificate from the University of Minnesota. She worked as an administrator in residential treatment programs in Minnesota, Chicago, Baltimore, and Lancaster.

Pat was a member of the Legion Auxiliary of the American Legion, Post 34, Lancaster. Always there to help others in need, Pat supported Veterans organizations. Spending time in her flower gardens was a favorite pastime. She was instrumental in organizing Paint & Sip classes and enjoyed trivia and bingo nights. This summer, Pat looked forward to attending her 55th high school reunion of Our Lady of Peace, St. Paul, MN. Her family was most important to her. Pat loved spending time with her grandchildren, who affectionately referred to her as “Old Bull”, a name she proudly wore.

Pat is survived by her children: Rachel Bixler, wife of Kris Cunningham, of Dillsburg and Samuel Bixler, husband of Heather, of Pinedale, WY, and 3 grandchildren: Izabelle, Kilian, and Kooper; and siblings: Lisa, wife of Eric Hambidge, Maggie, wife of Bob Berry, Stephen Seidel, husband of Deborah Keenan, John Seidel, husband of Shelly, Joe Seidel, Dave Seidel, husband of Mary, and Dan Seidel, husband of Helena all of Minnesota; and numerous talented nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received from 10-11AM, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A memorial service will follow at 11AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Patricia’s memory may be made to: PA Wounded Warriors Inc., 1013 Mumma Road, Suite 203, Wormleysburg, PA 17043 or Shattuck-St Mary’s School, 1000 Shumway Ave., Faribault, MN 55021.