Patricia Ann Rathje, age 62, of Arkdale, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Friends may call on Friday at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Interment will be 10 a.m. on Monday, December 3rd, 2012 at the Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois.
Patricia was born December 21, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to Theron Logan and Florence Ann (Fleming) Rathje. She battled Type One Diabetes for over 50 years. Patsy lived in Adams County off and on over the past 25 years, including the last three years in her home in Arkdale.
A graduate of the University of Iowa, Patsy loved gardening, reading, traveling the world, photography and all things artistic.
Patsy is survived by her two sisters: Carla (Sara Oswald) Byrnes, JoAnn Rathje; her aunt: Shirley Reed; cousins: Kathy (Steve) Swanson, Karen (Dr. Bill) Shaw, Kim Reed, Ken Reed, and Katie (Mark) Wood. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents: Theron Logan and Florence Ann Rathje and her beloved brother-in-law Tom Byrnes.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Adams County Theatre LTD or the American Diabetes Association.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Carla, I am so sorry to hear of your sisters passing my heart goes out to you and yours!
To all of Patricias’ family. This is a time of deep sorrow. May you find some comfort in knowing that others share in your greif. God Bless you. Velna
Now, as always , Patty will live in my heart. All the happy times we shared as young girls together, at Christ the King and then Longwood, are a cherished part of my life. We connected every few years as adults and the one thing you could always count on was Patty’s smile. I only wish I could have shared one more Christmas visit with Patty, Lynn, Katy and myself at the Pancake House. We would talk for hours. God bless you all. Be assured of my prayers. Debbie
Carla and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will keep you in our thoughts through the next few days.
Carla,
My condolences to you and your family with your loss of a loved one.
Your friend, Mike
Carla and Family,
Please know that we all care very much about you and our prayers go out to you. I’m sure you all have wonderful memories of your time together. Keep those in your thoughts during this difficult time.
Carla,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I loved it when you’d bring Pat in to ACEC to was always a happy person! Thoughts and prayers.
Patsy, (I hope you don’t mine me using your nick name, that Is what friends called my Mother) I never met you, but looking In your eye’s, I can see you were a wonderful person. You are now entering your second life, a life you will share with many other wonderful people just like you. You certainly could have stayed here longer with us, but you were needed for other things. The disease you suffered through for all of those years, Is the same one my 17 year old Grandson has had for 12 years, and I promise to you, that my family will do all It possibly can to help find a cure for this horrible disease. Patsy Rest In Peace.
Carla, Sara and family,
We just heard and share in your sorrow. Know that God works in ways that we do not necessarily immediately understand, but that even death of someone special has a purpose for those of us who continue on. May you share in the Peace that passes all understanding as you go through this time of sorrow.
All our love, Marty and June
i only knew patsy for a short time she was amassing lady
Carla,
Though I only knew Patsy for the last three years, I knew a kind, gentle and pleasant person. I will miss her visits to the store and my visits to her home. Take solace in knowing she is in God’s care now and all of life’s discomforts are gone. Carla, and Sara, if you need anything, let me know. I will certainly help you. Love, Rich.
Carla and family,
Our sympathy goes out to you.
Love, Coral and Larry
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Patsy was an amazing woman! Love, Hariet
Carla and family –
I was sorry to hear of your sister’s passing – find comfort in the good times you shared. My sympathies to you all.
Carla & Sara, We are thinking of you & your family at this sad time. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Carla, Sara, and JoAnn,
Gary and I will miss Patsy’s kind and gentle ways. You can take comfort in knowing that you were the best sisters she could ask
for. I am so pleased that she lived close the last few years and that you traveled together, and enjoyed each others company frequently.
You are loved, Gary and Penny
My heart aches for you. I hope you find comfort in the joyous moments and abiding love you shared.
Take care and may God’s Peace be with you. Much love,
Sandy