Patricia Mary (Beyer) Brophy

Patricia Mary Brophy, 85, formerly of Riverside, passed away peacefully at Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty on September 20, 2026 surrounded by family.  Visitation will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Riverside.  A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church.  Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.  Following the committal service, a time of food and fellowship will be held at the church.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or St. Croix Hospice in memory of Patricia.  Online condolences for the family may be sent to www.sandhfuneralservice.com.  The Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Riverside is caring for Patricia’s family and arrangements.

Patricia (Beyer) Brophy was born on July 9, 1941, in Burlington, the daughter of Kenneth & Catherine Beyer.  On September 21, 1968, Patricia was united in marriage to Martin Brophy and they spent their life together living on a farm in Riverside, Iowa.  Marty was the love of Pat’s life and together they enjoyed bowling, gambling and playing cards with family and friends.  Her greatest love was the time she spent with her family.  She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Riverside.

Pat will be deeply missed by her children, Robert (Jan) Brophy of Wellman, Joe (Beth) Brophy of West Liberty, Dan (Allie) Brophy of Australia and Beth (Chad) Mellinger of Riverside;  grandchildren, Jennifer (Eric) Wulff, Julie (Derek) Gordinier, Jessica Parizek, Lucas (Jill) Parizek, Mandy Hale, Kyle Brophy, Chris (Jen) Mellinger, Colton Mellinger and Carsen Mellinger; great-grandchildren, Gabi, Tatum, Colin, Connor, Addison, Riley, Treyden and Amzie; siblings, Margaret (Richard) Friedman of Ft. Worth, TX and John (Andra) Beyer of Cedar Rapids, IA and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Marty, her parents, grandson Brad (Robin) Brophy and brothers, Steven Beyer and Richard Beyer.

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