Patricia E. Wendler

Patricia E. Wendler, 85, of Wittenberg, died on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Weston.

Pat was born on March 22, 1937, in Wausau, the daughter of John and Erma (Schoenhofen) Suwyn.

On July 2, 1955, Pat was united in marriage to Clarence Wendler in Elderon. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2016.

Pat and Clarence farmed in the Town of Wittenberg for many years. Pat was active in the community and was involved with the Forest Home Cemetery, Wittenberg Historical Society and was a member of the Bloecher-Johnson American Legion Auxiliary. Pat was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wittenberg and taught Sunday School for 20 years and was in the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and canning.

In her free time, Pat enjoyed watching Westerns and the couple attended many Hodag Music Festivals throughout the years. Pat was an avid Brewers, Badgers and Packers fan. Family and friends were very important to Pat, and she truly treated anyone as family. Pat had a heart of gold and will be deeply missed.

Pat is survived by five children, Joni Adams, of Marion, Brenda (Brian) Retzlaff, of Clintonville, Charles (Shirley) Wendler, of Wittenberg, Theresa (Mike) Stai, of Watertown, and Clarence “Willy” (Laura) Wendler, of Chippewa Falls; grandchildren, Amanda Adams, Jason Adams, Rebecca (Steve) Niesen, BobbiJo (Josh) Ladwig, Jessica (Anthony) Miller, Travis (Rachel) Herrmann, Alisha (Craig Engelhardt) Wendler, Zachary (Cassie) Wendler, Samantha (Charlie Hustad) Doolittle, Anita (Dan Sengpiel) Stai, Kory (Emily Pomerich) Stai, Kristina (Matthew) Hoffman and Johnathon (Alexandra) Wendler; great-grandchildren, Serenity (Antwon Cross) Adams, Zane Forslund, Anton Fedie, Carlos and Gracie Gonzalez, Xander Adams, Channing and Jasmine Niesen, Brennon and Tristan (Halaina) Fowler, Aiyana Miller, Emma, Georgia and Finley Ladwig, Ava and Jaxton Herrmann, Clara, Levi and baby (due in December) Hoffman, Ryleigh Stai, Charlotte and Boone Wendler; great-great-grandchildren, Gianna Cross and one on the way; special grand puppies, Rascal and Buttons; two brothers, William (Donna) Suwyn and Jack (Betty) Suwyn; brothers and sisters-in-law, Viola Konkel, Lucille Bricco, Evelyn Verkuilen, Roger Wendler, Mike (Georgia) Swenson and Merry (Roger) Voigt; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence; one grandson, Ryan Wendler; one son-in-law, Chuck Adams; three sisters, Mary, at birth, Marjorie Cornell and Beverly Tomson; and many other relatives.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wittenberg. The Rev. Matthew Christians will preside. Burial will follow in Forest Home Cemetery in Wittenberg. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. and again on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home in Wittenberg is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.

Memorials to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund would be appreciated.