Parkston – Patricia Ann Tapp, 75, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Parkston. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 p.m., also at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements by Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Parkston. 

Patricia Ann Heisinger was born on January 14, 1951, in Parkston, South Dakota, to Edward and Margaret (Schultz) Heisinger. She attended Catholic school through the eighth grade and graduated from Parkston High School in 1969. She furthered her education at the Spencer School of Business in Spencer, Iowa. On February 21, 1972, Pat was united in marriage to Emmett Tapp. Together they were blessed with three children, and Pat also gained a stepdaughter through this union.Pat devoted her career to caring for others, working in mental health services in Winner, South Dakota, and later at Dakota Counseling Institute in Mitchell. She cared deeply for the people she served, giving both her time and her heart. She loved to stay busy and was happiest when she was on the move. A true gift-giver, Pat showed her love and gratitude through thoughtful gestures and was always ready to lend a helping hand. She gave of herself freely and without hesitation. Pat had a deep love for people and made a lasting impression on everyone she met, staying in touch with friends and family near and far. Some of her happiest moments were spent with loved ones at the river, fishing, playing cards, and sharing laughter. Pat was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, the Rushmore German Club, and a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Her faith guided her throughout her life, and no matter where she was, she always made it a priority to attend Mass.

Grateful for having shared her life are her children: Rona Tiede of Parkston, Rodney Tapp of Pampa, Texas, and stepdaughter Rhonda (Scott) Clement of Lake Stevens, Washington; grandchildren: Bailee (Miles) Mogck, Karlie (Josh Bendrat) Tiede, Austin (Brittney Nolte) Tapp, Tyson Tapp, Braden (Kiana Armer) Tapp, Nathan Clement, and Sydney Clement; great-grandchildren: Remi and Mason Mogck, Sebastian and Kimber Tapp, and Grayson and Ryker Tapp; fifteen siblings: Mary (Kevin) Hammond, Alice Mentele, Joan Miigerl, Mike (Kim) Heisinger, George Heisinger, Bill Heisinger, Jim Heisinger, Dave Heisinger, Therese Heisinger, Eugene Heisinger, Lois (Kip) Easton, Lucy Heisinger, Gary Heisinger, Jo (Tom) Reiff, and Gerilyn (Lance) Pollock; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her infant son, Randall Patrick; infant twin great-granddaughters, Katherine and Victoria Tapp; son-in-law, Jason Tiede; three brothers, Delmar, Greg, and Duane Heisinger; a sister-in-law, Clare Heisinger; three brothers-in-law, Ray Mentele, Bernard Miigerl, and John Tyler; a niece, Sarah Seal; and two nephews, Jake Heisinger and Tim Miigerl.