Patricia (Patty) Ann Walker, 66, of Weatherby Lake, MO, went to join her Lord and Savior on October 2, 2022. She entered the next stage of her journey at home surrounded in love by her family. Patty was born July 11, 1956, in Atchison, KS, to Francis and Mary Ann (Smith) Prohaska.
Patty graduated from Hayden High School in Topeka, KS. Afterwards, Patty received her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Kansas City Kansas Community College and her Bachelor’s of Nursing from Central Missouri State University. She started her career as a Registered Nurse in the surgery department at North Kansas City Hospital. Afterwards, she worked in occupational health nursing at General Motors, Magna Seating Systems, and Harley Davidson. After retiring from Harley Davidson, Patty transitioned to her most cherished and loved occupation, which was being “Nana” to her nine grandchildren, who she considered perfect and a piece of her heart.
In a rather unconventional move for Patty, she joined and served in the Army Reserves for three years, where she played the flute in an all-female military band. In the final year of service, she was able to transfer into her father’s unit at the armory in Kansas City, KS, where he was the commanding officer (Colonel Francis Prohaska). Patty left the miliary life behind when she was honorably discharged in 1977, but you could still hear her flute skills in later days at church or while accompanying her children on the piano.
After retiring from nursing, Patty would commonly volunteer at the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry at St. Therese parish. Patty also volunteered as a Girl Scout Leader, a Cub Scout Leader, and as a school nurse.
She also loved to spend time with family and friends, especially when playing pickleball and bunco, although there were some of us who suspected “bunco” was just an excuse to hang out with friends and drink wine. Regardless, Patty loved being with her family and friends.
She married Peter Anthony Walker on May 29, 1976, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka. In addition to Peter, survivors include her three beloved children and their spouses: Anna Marie Guastello (Joe) of Parkville, MO, Dr. Peter Anthony Walker (Patricia) of Houston, TX, and Paul Joseph Walker (Rebecca) of Shawnee, KS; her beloved grandchildren: Joseph, Ava, John, Ella, Elizabeth, Emma, Grace, and Kathryn; and her siblings: Joseph Anthony (Tony) Prohaska, Susan (Prohaska) Nyp, Ruth (Prohaska) Sample, Timothy Prohaska, and William Prohaska. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Anthony Guastello.
Funeral services have been set for Thursday, October 6, 2022. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, with the Mass of Christian Burial commencing at 7:00 p.m. A private family Committal Service will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Sister Servants of Mary or to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Therese and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Anna, Joe and family,
Joe and I are so very sorry to hear of your moms passing. May Mary wrap you in her mantle and may Gods bring you comfort during this time. Your beautiful mom is on her journey to the new Jerusalem. Love and blessings!
Cousins,
Rosemarie and Joe Wurtz
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Our condolences to Pete and his family and to Patty’s friends!
We will miss her in K cove
With much love
The Fullmer Family
Uncle Pete, Anna, Peter, Paul Joe & family – you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Kathy Anne
I am so sorry to hear about Patty . Praying for you at this time of grief .
You are so loved Patty and Walker family. Thinking of you all.
Patty will be dearly missed. Our condolences go out to The Walker Family. We love y’all.
Pete and family,
We remember the last time we saw Patty; Thanksgiving 2020 at Anna and Joe’s house. Covid had a grip and everyone gathered in small groups. She was beautiful, laughing and funny and that’s the way we want to remember her. She leaves love and a legacy for her family and all who knew her.
“May the Lord make His face to shine upon her and give her rest”
Anna,
I’am so sorry for your loss,thinking of you and your Family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Patty at Harley-Davidson. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
Anna and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom; I will miss seeing her at 8:00 Mass. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss of wife, mom, Nana, etc. She was a one-of-a-kind person who. was my favorite and most unique boss and great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Patty is at peace with Jesus, Anthony and her parents. What a wonderful place for her to be!!
I’m so saddened to hear the news of Patty who I had the pleasure of working with at Magna Seating. She left Magna to go work at Harley Davidson plant. Knowing I wouldn’t like that she was leaving, she came to my office shut the door & laid a Harley Davidson sticker on my desk, which wasn’t odd since I rode a Harley I kinda thought ok nice but what’s the message? I look across my desk & Patty is tearing up, then I tear up but still don’t understand until Patty finally blurted she was going to work at Harley. Then I ask her to leave my office & I wasn’t talking to her anymore until lunch!
Patty would shine like a dime when speaking of her family who she cherished & loved so dearly. When didn’t Patty shine?
Prayers, peace & love to the family.
Pete, Anna, Peter & Paul,
We are so sad to hear about the journey you and Patty have been on leading to her passing. Patty was a fighter and she fought for you all. I can see her now holding Anthony and loving on him, just as she did every child that entered the Walker/Prohaska families. Rest In Peace, Patty!
I met Patty when she came to work at Harley-Davidson. She was so lovely, kind, and brave. I have an image of her standing in front of a crowded Town Hall group of HD employees, covering a delicate health topic. “March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month…” You need fortitude to say those words into a microphone. My condolences for your loss.
My sincere condolences for All of
The Family!!MAY GOD BLESS AND
GIVE YOU PEACE AND WONDERFUL MEMORIES!Many Prayers sent
to All!!
So very sorry for your loss! I know how precious she was to you!
Anna,
After reading Patty’s obituary and seeing her beautiful photo, I now understand how you became such a lovely person. I am so sorry for your loss.
Hugs and prayers,
Pam
We are so very sorry that dear family, and friends are having to endure the loss of Patti. What a true blessing your group of friends have been! Praying that each of you finds solace in this gift, and the assurance that Patti now is in the arms of Jesus, and her other loved ones. We really are all carrying each other home.
Thinking of you in the coming weeks. ♥️ Michael and Debra Barone
Dear Anna and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know of my prayers for all of you during this time.
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to the family. May the memories you have of Patty be eternal.
Your neighbor ,
Connie Arnold
Pete, we are SO sorry to learn of Patty’s passing. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pete,
So sorry to hear of your loss. What beautiful lady inside and out. Keeping you and your wonderful family are in our prayers. God bless,
Rosie (Chop) and Jimmy Powell
I am so sorry to hear of Patty’s passing. I worked with her at GM. She was always a light in the office. Friendly and a great nurse. And a great cook as I still use her recipes
Pete and Family,
We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May all the laughter and good times you shared be a comfort to you now in this difficult time.
You all are in our prayers.
Val & Sheila Ruzick
Pete, Anna and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Patty and all of you remain in my prayers.
Steve Clark
❤️ She will be forever in our hearts. Her spirit and her legacy will live on in her children and her grandchildren and for all those generations to follow.
She was SO much fun and made us laugh til the tears came. Her time here was cut short but now she is in heaven with her loved ones who have gone before her.
What an amazing woman and family. Patty was so warm and welcoming to all of us, and made us feel like family as well. I am so sorry, and I’m praying daily for you.
good bye dear friend, enjoyed our time at Harley Davidson together.
Sending prayers for the family. Patty’s smile and positive outlook were infectious.
Dear Walker’s, Guastello’ s & Prohaska’s,
Deepest Sympathies to all of you with the loss of my Sister Friend. Pray she will watch over & guide us every day.
Love Bruce & MaRgie Dercher
I just want you to know that after Patty’s funeral I was walking by and all the grandchildren were gathered together near the water fountain. The eldest boy I believe his name is joseph? He was hugging and consoling one of his either cousins or sisters and he said “remember, we should be proud of what we did today it really touched my heart. What a wonderful Legacy Patty has left
Very sorry to hear of your loss of Patty. We just got to meet and talk with her one time and thought she was a great person.
Anna, Joe and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. She is with God now.