(nee Delaney) Born to Eternal Life on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Ervin “Butch”. Loving mother of Anne (Lupe) Aranda and Michael (Becky). Adoring grandma of Kevin, David, Jared, Nathan, Erica, and Autumn. Dear sister of Bill Delaney. Sister-in-law of Mary Lou (Jerry) Bausch and Jerry (Donna) Benish. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Pat is preceded in death by her parents William and Genevieve, and sisters Kathleen Huber, Nancy Muehlbauer and Carol Murdoch.
Pat worked in the research and pathology department at Marquette Medical School prior to becoming a devoted housewife, mother, and grandmother. She found joy in gardening, golfing, shopping, writing, and traveling. Whether it was the ski slopes of Switzerland or the serenity of the Wisconsin North Woods, she sought out new adventures and made friends along the way. She loved to cheer on her grandchildren in their sporting activities, especially volleyball, something all six of them played.
Pat was a beacon of warmth and generosity throughout her life. She embraced every moment with an infectious smile and an open heart, always ready to offer a helping hand or a listening ear to friends, family, and strangers alike. She was an active member of Good Shepherd Catholic church for 50 years where friends became her family.
Visitation will be on Friday, February 20 from 10AM until 11:45AM with Mass of Christian Burial at 12PM at Good Shepherd Catholic Church; N88 W17658 Christman Rd., Menomonee Falls. Private burial will take place at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Waukesha. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Pat’s name to Angels Grace Hospice are greatly appreciated.