Pat was born in Denville, New Jersey. She then moved to Panorama Heights, California. She then moved to Sylmar, CA and graduated from high school there. She went on to college at North Ridge, CA. Pat met her husband at a New Year’s Eve party and later married in 1966. They went on to have 2 daughters and 1 son. Pat has 15 grandchildren. Pat worked at the Sheraton Hotel here in Cedar Rapids as an accountant. Some of her hobbies include knitting and embroidery