Patty L. Zegler, 78, died March 31, 2009 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born February 27, 1931 at Ardmore, Oklahoma, the daughter of Paul and Lidabell (Evans) Evans. She was a school teacher, retiring after fifty years. She was a resident of Claflin, Kansas, for four years, coming from Wilson, Kansas. She was a volunteer for CASA, Garden City, Kansas, following her retirement. Ms. Zegler was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, a member of Scorsis, Wilson; president of the teachers' union in Michigan; and VFW Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary, both of Garden City. Survivors include one daughter, Raye Harmon and husband, Richard, Claflin, Kansas; one son, Robert Zegler and wife, Hiromi, Torrance, California; one daughter-in-law, Deborah Zegler, Attica, Michigan; and four grandchildren, Lina, Shelby, Eddie, and Michael Zegler. She was preceded in death by one son, Edward Zegler and two brothers. A memorial service will be at 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2009 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, with Sister Andre presiding. The body has been bequeathed to the KU Medical Center. Friends and family will meet following the service at the home, 300 E. Hamilton, Claflin. Memorials are requested to the Spirit of the Plains CASA, Garden City. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, is in charge of arrangements.