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J. Patrick "PAT" Ronan

1940 - 2019

J. Patrick "PAT" Ronan obituary, 1940-2019, Whitefish Bay, WI

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J. Ronan Obituary

Ronan, J. Patrick "PAT" Of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin passed into Eternal Life Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the age of 79 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack Ronan and Shirley Ronan Pelishek and his brother, Michael. Patrick is survived by his wife, M. Kathleen "Kathy", his children, Jeannie Burke and Brian (Becky) Ronan, his grandchildren, Jimmy, Allyson and Catherine Burke, and his sisters, Janann (Joseph) Treuden and Cathy (the late Robert) Szmanda. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Patrick was born March 1, 1940 in Lancaster, WI and attended Fennimore High School. He continued his education at Marquette University and then the University Of Wisconsin Law School. He met Kathy and married her in 1967 and enjoyed 52 years of marriage together. Visitation Friday, July 5, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM AT SCHMIDT & BARTELT FUNERAL HOME-MEQUON. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11:00AM, with a eulogy to begin at 10:45AM AT ST. MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5681 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay, WI. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 9400 W. Donges Bay Road, Mequon, WI.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jun. 30 to Jul. 3, 2019.

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Dawn Stathus

January 13, 2023

I met Pat while supporting a small software system for the law firm. I was fired from a job and it was a competitive employer to my future husband only 4 weeks after starting there and less than a week after my employer finding out my upon my finance's employer. They manufactured another reason to let me go and tried deny unemployment. Pat stepped in and his mere presence representing me at the hearing made them back off. I was young and hurt because I didn't understand why I was let go and lies were told about me to unemployment. Pat was a man of honor, integrity and a big heart and made a difference in my life. I will always have kind thoughts of Pat and was sorry I didn't know of his passing earlier.

December 31, 2019

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

John de Hartog

July 5, 2019

Pat was a mentor to me in early days at M&I. He was always a good guide and provided support in the form of both knowledge and a smile. My condolences to Kathy and the family. I join in missing Pat with the knowledge that the world is a lesser place. But he managed to make me a little Irish and add a twinkle in the eye to everyone he dealt with. God Bless.

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Wendy Wastcoat Sopkovich

July 3, 2019

Pat was a dear, thoughtful and caring friend to my husband Tom and me. I will always remember Tom putting on his green tie for his and Pat's annual St. Patrick's Day lunch. And I remember Pat & Kathy's caring presence when Tom was in hospice care. Pat was not just my lawyer after Tom died but was the essence of a true friend.

My condolences to Kathy, Brian and Jeannie. Pat will surely be missed.

Sherry Erdmann

July 1, 2019

It was an honor to know Pat Ronan while working with Tom Drought at Cook & Franke S.C. and with Kathleen Ortman Miller. My deepest sympathy to Kathy and family.

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Kathleen Miller

June 30, 2019

Always a smiling face and a thoughtful action. Very sorry to know we will not be seeing him again on this earth. Our deepest condolences to Kathy, Brian, and all the rest of the family.

HUGH AND KATIE MCMANUS

June 30, 2019

PATRICK WAS AN OUTSTANDING MAN WHO LIVED A LIFE OF MEANING AND RELEVANCE FOR OTHERS. HE WAS A WONDERFUL HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, SON, BROTHER, AND FRIEND TO SO MANY WHO WERE ENRICHED BY HIS THOUGHTFUL GUIDANCE AND COUNSEL. HE WAS A DEAR FRIEND FOR OVER 60 YEARS . HE WAS KIND AND COMPASSIONATE AND WE CREATED MANY MEMORIES WHILE SHOOTING HOOPS IN THE MU GYM AND LATER WHILE SERVING IN THE USM(RESERVES) . IT WAS OUR PRIVILEGE TO KNOW PATRICK .GOD BLESS TO KATHY AND PATRICKS CHILDREN AND SISTERS. HUGH AND KATIE MCMANUS.

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services

10280 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, WI 53092

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10:45 a.m.

ST. MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH

5681 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay, WI

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Mass of Christian Burial

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ST. MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH

5681 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay, WI

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