Patricia Anne Romsdal (known as Patty to everyone that knew her), 92, of Aurora, Nebraska passed away peacefully at Aurora Memorial Community Care surrounded by family on February 05, 2026.
Patty was born November 19, 1933, in Hordville, Nebraska to Vern and Edna (nee Beetum) Jones. Later being joined by two sisters, Janice and Marilyn and a brother, Larry. She attended Polk high school graduating 1951.
On May 2, 1954, she married Howard Romsdal and they moved to Bradshaw, Nebraska where they lived for 60 years raising their family, which was always the number one priority for Patty. The couple moved to Aurora in 2015.
Patty always enjoyed being around children. She loved doting on them, didn’t matter if they were family or not. She, of course, loved spending time with her grandchildren and great children. If it was playing a game or just watching them do activities, she was always willing. If you stopped to see her, she would always have a story about one of the kids.
She also had many hobbies. She enjoyed lots of crafts while crocheting being one of her favorites. She would share her created items with family and everyone participating in craft fairs in the Bradshaw area. The hobby that she was known most for was her baking. She loved making rye bread with her daughters and granddaughters in the winter and baking and decorating all kinds of cakes from birthday to weddings.
Aside from family, her faith was very important to Patty. She was a member at Bradshaw United Methodist Church and would attend services in Hordville when visiting family and friends.
All that knew or met her instantly loved Patty. She will be missed but we know there are many people waiting for her above.
Patty is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, John Howard Romsdal. Her parents, sisters and brother, and her grandson, Ethan Romsdal.
She is survived by her daughters: Sandra (Matt) Hoffman of Waite Park, MN and Barbara (Terry) Giese of Hickman, NE; sons: Gregory (Lynn) Romsdal of Lawrenceburg, TN and Alan (Shari) Romsdal of Spring Hill, TN. Grandchildren: Josh (Jessica) Hoffman, Jake Hoffman, Jeremy Giese, Tyler (Sandi) Giese, Sara (Russ) Gallian, Laura Davis, Tanner (Katelyn) Romsdal, Nathan Romsdal, and Nicholas Romsdal. Great grandchildren: Madison Gallian, Jacob Gallian, Noah Gallian, Hannah Gallian, Lucas Hoffman, Joseph Hoffman, Mercedes Giese, Marley Giese, Willow Giese, Selby Davis, and Wells Romsdal. Many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the Aurora East Park Villa and Memorial Community Care for their loving care of our mom.
Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the Bradshaw United Methodist Church in Bradshaw, NE. Inurnment will be in the Plainfield Cemetery in Bradshaw. Patty has been cremated there will be no viewing or visitation however, her family will be greeting friends after services at the church for a time of fellowship. The family asks in lieu of flowers and plants, request donations to the memorials which will be split between Bradshaw Cemetery Fund and St Jude for her love of children.