Name: Visitation for Ethel M. Pade
Start: 2019-12-14T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-12-14T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Fond du Lac

Ethel M. Pade

Fond du Lac - Ethel M. Pade, 98, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, in hospice care at Tarfa Terrace in Fond du Lac.

She was born September 30, 1921, the daughter of the late Arnold and Hazel (Herrman) Penn. Ethel was a 1939 graduate of Goodrich High School. In 1943, Ethel married Arthur H. Pade and they farmed in rural Lomira for 31 years. Then for 30 more years they managed motels, campgrounds and townhomes in Wisconsin and Florida. Arthur passed away on January 4, 2005, after 61 years of a successful life of business and life together.

Ethel is survived by three sons, John (Rebecca) Pade of Montello, Paul (Josephine) Pade of Bonita Springs, Florida and David (Shirley) Pade of Onalaska; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Ethel was the last of her family as her parents, two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.

VISITATION: Friends may call on Saturday, December 14, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel, 31 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac.

FUNERAL: Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at the Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Borgwardt officiating.

Burial will be in Rienzi Cemetery, Fond du Lac.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Redeemer Lutheran Church are appreciated.

Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, www.kurkimachfuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420

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Published by Fond du Lac Reporter from Dec. 3 to Dec. 8, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
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22 Entries

Cindy Moon

November 27, 2020

as the days an weeks pass I miss her everyday an think of her so often she was such a nice lady to everyone she met.

Katy Smith

May 10, 2020

My Mother, Arleen, & Ethel were best friends from high school on. Like many others on here, I spent parts of several summers on the farm, enjoying it tremendously. I was an only child, so really enjoyed being around the boys. Paul & I were about the same age. After my mother passed away in 1987, Ethel started to call me. We would call each other 2-3 times a year. She enjoyed reminiscing about high school days & their single years. I loved hearing the stories. She was a wonderful link to my own Mom. I will miss her a lot!!!

cindy moon

December 12, 2019

I will greatly miss Ethel as I was so very close to her an visited with her often.I also remember the times I spent on the farm as a child. she will be greatly missed by everyone who new her.

Carol Penn

December 9, 2019

As a child I always looked forward to spending time at the farm with Aunt Ethel and Uncle Art. I loved the animals and have fond memories of them naming the new calves after all of us cousins. I was always thrilled to help collect the eggs and pour milk for all the kittens and cats.

I admired Ethel's attitude towards life of always looking at the positive side and being so caring to all those who knew her. She was truly a great inspiration and I will miss her greatly.

Peter Dart Fashun

December 9, 2019

Always the Lady. Ethel, Art and the boys were like family. Our families always enjoyed time together, Especially sledding in the winter and swimming in the lake in the summer heat. No matter how much chaos,(the boys, all six of us) Ethel was always smiling and calm. She will be missed, but her memories live on. God Bless you Ethel and your family.

December 7, 2019

My family spent a lot of time at the farm my mother and Ethel were fast friends and spoke and wrote often through the years. As a young child I spent weeks at the farm with Ethel and Art. She taught me many canning and other domestic arts as well as gardening, etc. I loved Ethel and always will. Glad to see others felt the same. Janine Paczelt nee Neeman

Norb Chesney

December 5, 2019

Ethel was a true inspiration to everyone she knew,an met.Always loved life,and all the challenges that came her way.First met Ethel in 1962 on the Pade farm in Lomira as our neighbor ,my mom(Gertrude) & Ethel were friends for life.So many stories.She will be missed!