Patricia "Pat" S. Travis

Patricia “Pat” S Travis, age 87, born in Chicago, Illinois and most recently a resident of Cedar Lake, Indiana passed away peacefully, on April 30, 2025.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Margaret Schreiber, her sisters, Beverly and Margie and by her loving husband, Ronald D. Travis, of 59 years.  She was the proud mother of four children, Therese (David) Fulton, Tammi Travis, Donald (Kimberly) Travis and Traci (Joseph) Deakin.  Thirteen grandchildren and seven grand-children in love, Andrew (Rachel) Fulton, Aaron (Milata) Fulton, Daniel (Courtney) Justice, Alissa (Alex) Stewart, Joshua (Sarah) Deakin, Drew (Kacie Kincaid) Travis, Hannah (Zack) Wampler, Dayna Justice, Jacob Deakin, Adam Travis, Sarah Travis, Nathan Travis and Jenni Fulton.  Seven great-grandchildren, Grayson and Evelina Englert, David Fulton, Madeline and Jackson Justice and Carter and Kennedy Deakin, with baby Stewart on the way.  Pat was a wonderful loving wife and mother, and had two bonus sons, H. Donald (Marsha) and John (Cathy) Svientek.   She was blessed with many nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and nephews, that she loved and adored and also considered her own.  She also assisted in raising friends children’s children as well.  Pat’s family and friends were blessed to have her as their matriarch. 

Pat’s favorite past times included reading and watching game shows, of which she was a whiz at Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune.  Ron and Pat retired to Minnesota where they were involved in volunteering at Voyagers National Park, as well as helping out working for their beloved Frontier Resort on the Ash River Trail.  Pat enjoyed fishing with Ron on Lake Kabetogama and Namakan Lake.  Pat also enjoyed snowmobiling throughout the trails in Voyagers National Park snow mobile club.  Pat was involved in Eastern Stars and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  Pat also served as the church secretary the Lake Kabatogama United Methodist church where Ron preached.  Pat also generously participated in the Kabetogama senior citizen club, planning and making meals/activities.  

After moving back to Indiana, to spend their later years with family, she traveled back to Minnesota to enjoy spending time on Ash River Trail reminiscing with friends.

In her final year, Pat resided at Crown Point Christian Village, where she was blessed to enjoy the company of many friends and wonderful staff who are genuine care takers. 

In her last days, many family members were able to visit, call, and share many memories and laughter and smiles. She was incredibly loved and will be missed by many. 

At this time, the celebration of life is still getting planned for a future date, to be announced. Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.

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