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Patricia Andersen Obituary

RACINE - Patricia Ann (nee: Leslie) Andersen, age 82, passed away unexpectedly at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee on December 2, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born in Racine on June 29, 1929, daughter of the late Michael and Nellie (nee: Johnson) Leslie. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1947 and from Augustana Nursery in Chicago, IL in 1948 with a degree in Pediatric Nursing. On July 10, 1954 she was united in marriage to William J. Andersen. Pat was a lifelong and active member of Messiah Lutheran Church and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed watching and attending sporting events, concerts, casino trips, morning coffee dates, and spending time outdoors. Pat was loved and will be dearly missed. Pat is survived by her husband of 57 years, Bill; her children, Dave (Kim) Andersen, Karen (Bob) Carlson, Tom (Therese) Andersen, and Jill (Dave) Torgerson; grandchildren, Amy (Chris) Kopp, Michael Andersen, Carly Andersen, Tim (Patti) Carlson, Cathy Carlson, Claire Carlson, Robby Carlson, Lynne Carlson, Leah (Jordan) Martone, Alyssa (Frank) Morelli, Ryan Andersen, Matthew Andersen, and Emily Beck; step-grandchildren, Dean and Keith Torgerson and Melissa Hainey; great grandchildren, Ethan Wolf, and Margaret and Annabel Martone; brother, Dave (Judy) Leslie; sisters-in-law Carol Leslie, Ruth Leslie, and Nancy Leslie; as well as many other extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert Leslie, Howard Leslie, and Charles Leslie; sister, Janice Chambasian and brother-in-law, Sam Chambasian. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 3015 Pritchard Drive in Racine, with Rev. Dr. Leland Longrie officiating. Visitation will be held at church from 9:00am. until service time She will be laid to rest during a private ceremony at Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Cemetery in Union Grove. Those wishing to remember Pat in a special way may direct memorials to Messiah Lutheran Church. Sturino Funeral Home 3014 Northwestern Ave Racine, WI 53404 262-632-4479 www.sturinofuneralhome.com
Published by Racine Journal Times on Dec. 5, 2011.

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Art and Barbara Greco

December 7, 2011

Bill and family.
Our deepest sympathy in your loss. May the love that Pat had for all of you help you through these sad days.

Ron Kurer

December 6, 2011

Dear Dave, Kim and the Andersen family, our sincerest sympathy for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ron and Mary Kurer and family

December 5, 2011

Elba and I extend our heartfelt sympathies to Bill and to the entire
family. It is with affection that we recall the welcome we always
received from Pat and Bill as we visited my folks (Art and Alma Bengtson) during our family summer vacations. And your friendship
to me and to our entire Bengtson family during our growing up years is a cherished part of our childhood experience.

May the hope of Christ and the assurance of eternal life in Him
sustain you at this time and always.

(Pastor) Bill and Elba Bengtson

Amy (Ashmore) Ziegert

December 5, 2011

Dear Bill and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I'm so sorry about your loss. I'll always remember Pat's beautiful smile, how dedicated she was to all of the projects with the church and how fondly she talked about all of you. Her legacy will live on in every one of you. She loved you all so much and made the world a better place just by being in it. I will miss her wonderful greeting at Christmas in the entry, but she will indeed be with us in spirit and in our hearts. I believe she is smiling down on you all and is so proud of all you are and do. May God bring you peace in the days to come.

Michael Espinosa

December 5, 2011

Dave, sorry for the Loss of your Mother. Our Prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time of mourning. God Bless you and The family.

Michael, Kari, Ariyana Espinosa.

Jim and Nancy Houdek

December 5, 2011

Dear Bill and Family,
Our sympathies are with you. We remember all the years we bowled together in the couples league on Sunday nights at Paradise West. Pat was always such a sweet lady, and may she now RIP.

December 5, 2011

MY SINCERE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BILL AND YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY.
PAT AND I GREW UP TOGETHER. I CHERISH THE MEMORIES I HAVE OF HER.
CONNIE MCGOVERN

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