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Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

205 West Sandusky Street

Findlay, Ohio

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Celebration Of Life

May 17, 2026

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Eppler Center North, Bowling Green State University

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Patricia Peterson Obituary

Patricia L. Peterson

Patricia L. Peterson, 88, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Pat taught and coached at BGSU from 1962 until her retirement in 1994. In addition to being a highly respected classroom teacher, Pat played a critically important role in establishing the foundation for today's BGSU women's athletic program.

A celebration of life service will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Eppler North Building, room 221, Bowling Green State University campus. A more complete obituary will follow at a later date. COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, is assisting family with arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Mar. 12, 2026.

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May

17

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Eppler Center North, Bowling Green State University

1001 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green, OH 43403

Funeral services provided by:

Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840

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