Dear Annie and Mike, you know the history of our family and yours…so you know we were saddened to receive the news of Pat passing. So many will miss that smile. I will cherish our long friendship. Your family is in our prayers.
Gary and Betty Lewis
Southport, NC
Posted: 2/16/2026
Dear Bill, Anne and Mike,
Pat was a wonderful friend. She was delightful and knew what was happening all over. She connected with a lot of people and could tell you about them. She kept me informed about you and your families. Pat was proud of you all.
We were dear friends for most of our lives. I am sorry to say that we can not be with you to celebrate her life this weekend. We are in Florida until Easter. You are all in my prayers.
Love you, Kay Mullarkey Noel
Kay Mullarkey Noel
Elm Grove, WI
Posted: 2/16/2026
Aw...Pat was my writing student for many years at WCTC. Those grandbabies were her inspiration. She was one of the warmest people I have ever known, and she cared about people in need. I loved her.
My deepest condolences to her family.
Gail Grenier Sweet
Milwaukee, WI
Posted: 2/15/2026
The first time I met Pat was in 6th grade. My family moved to a new neighborhood and I had to go to a new school. On my very first day, Pat made me feel comfortable and we became friends. We later went to different high schools but reconnected at age 20 when we took a trip to California with 3 other girls. From that point on, we took more trips to many places, including a ski trip to Switzerland. We shared apartments in Milwaukee and a cottage on Pewaukee during our younger days. In all those years, I came to know Pat as a considerate, warm and fun friend. We kept in touch when I married and moved to Miami. She never missed sending me a birthday card or giving me a call. She kept me in the loop if one of our friends was sick, or had a baby. She even sent me copies of local stories she knew would interest me. The last time we spoke was on December 10th and we talked, laughed and caught up for an hour and a half. I'm so grateful we had that last time, never realizing it would be our last conversation. Tommy and I want to send our deepest condolences to Mike, Annie, and their families, as well as all of Pat's family and friends. I will always cherish the wonderful memories we shared. May God welcome you to eternal happiness, Pat and thank you for being my friend. MJ
Mary Jane Powell
Miami, FL
Posted: 2/15/2026