Patti was born on December 13, 1951 to Richard A. and Agnes M. (Rezac) Stillmock in Omaha. After Patti graduated from Marion High School in 1970, she went on to study Interior Design and Fashion Merchandizing at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
She married Lonnie D. Cowher on May 17, 1974 at St. Bernard Church in Omaha. Patti and Lonnie had two daughters Jennifer S. and Chelsea D. Cowher.
Patti was an entrepreneur by heart. She and Lonnie owned Daylight Donuts for 17 years. She made draperies in her Cowher Window Creations business for 17 years, she helped Lonnie own and manage Cowher Properties for 37 years, and she did interior design work all over the United States with US Contract for 6 years.
Patti was always a very active member of her community—Alliance Museum Board, 4-H leader, member of Leadership Box Butte and Box Butte Development Board, member of the Gingham Gals, and member and former Nebraska state president of PEO. She was also passionate about sewing, which she made time to do every day.
Patti was predeceased by her parents and brother Richard A. Stillmock. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, one granddaughter Ashlyn R. Cowher, sisters Barbara J. Motsenbocker, Elizabeth A. (Garry) Morgan, Carmela J. (David) Johnson, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at St. Peters Catholic Church, 4500 Duxhall Drive on June 4, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Lunch to be served afterwards.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Lincoln Childrens Zoo where they frequented with their granddaughter.