[Ohio-Talk] Rest in peace Pat Eschbach

[Richard Payne]

This is indeed sad news I did meet her and Bob please let me know when you get more details.

 

 

Richard Payne, President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

 

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From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Barbara Pierce via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Thursday, November 6, 2025 4:05 PM
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Cc: Barbara Pierce <barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Ohio-Talk] Rest in peace Pat Eschbach

 

I am sorry to report that Pat Eshbach died this morning. We have no details, but she was waiting to move into assisted living at her senior living facility. Pat was a devoted wife to Ohio Past President Bob Eschbach and a gifted First Lady of the affiliate for eleven years. She was always working to demonstrate to members of the public and blind people ourselves that we could live the lives we wanted. For a number of years she organized and managed the national presidential suite at a time when we provided substantial snacks and hospitality. She was wonderful at setting blind people to work doing things they had no idea they could do. And when she discovered someone who could actually slice bread or make sandwiches, she was eager to put them to work, praising them as she went. 

 

Pat was a loving pastor’s wife and a radiant Christian. I am sure that she is rejoicing at being with Bob again, and she is no doubt busy finding something useful to do in Heaven.

 

Rest in Peace our dear friend,

Barbara Pierce (she, her, hers)

President Emerita
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
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