Hilda (Rash) Patzer, of New Bedford died Sunday March 28, 2004 at home.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Scotton) Rash, she lived in New Bedford since 1942.

Mrs. Patzer was formerly employed as the Personnel Manager at Star Store for many years. After her retirement, she had been a volunteer at the New Bedford Glass Musuem.

She was a former member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan.

Survivors include her former daughter-in-law, Anne Eckman of Wareham.

She was the mother of the late Paul Patzer.

Her Funeral Services will be private.