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Sandra Patten Obituary

Patten, Sandra Lee (Nee Niesl) Went home to Jesus on February 14, 2012, and was born November 24, 1939. Surviving members of the family include beloved husband of 54 years, Ronald Patten. Children, Kari Nelson, Reverend Timothy Patten (Pam), Tedd Patten (Michele), Kaydee Davis (Dwayne), Kris Bilty (Bill), Jorj Ann Rosio (Gary). Preceded in death by son Matthew Patten. Sandie is also the beloved grandmother of 21 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 15 great - grandchildren. Loving sister of Doreen (Ken), George (Dorothy) and Kitty (Bob). Sandie leaves a legacy that is best illustrated by the beautiful hands of love she used in faithful service to her Lord. These precious hands touched many as she sought to express God's love to those with whom she came into contact. From the loving touch of a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished holding all children close to her heart, to her favorite past-time and that which displayed her God-given mastery as a culinary star among family and friends while cooking in the kitchen, to her service for family and friends as an organizer of special events and activities-including the use of her culinary skills as a caterer, to her special artistic touch of lovingly created Christmas gifts, Sandie used these hands to impact people's lives with all of the gusto God would have her share. As a beloved wife, cherished mother, caring grandmother and great-grandmother, Sandie will be dearly missed. Still for those of us who knew and loved her we are confident that she is in the presence of her Savior Jesus and now enjoying the greatest feast she could ever imagine. Therefore, dear wife, mom and grandma, "auf wiedersehen" or, "until we shall surely meet again! A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 AM at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church 15250 W. Cleveland Ave. with a visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Memorials may be sent to Blessed Savior Lutheran Church -New Berlin, WI; The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, The Lutheran Home-Wauwatosa, WI. Online condolences may be made at www.harderfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2012.

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Amanda Stolp

March 1, 2012

My heart goes out to all of you..she will be missed she was such a great lady! You are all in my prayers

February 27, 2012

She will be missed by all but is now with all who went before her in Gods Kingdom. Love Bob Irick

Randall&Cindy Wood

February 22, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Denise Borchardt

February 19, 2012

My sincere condolences to the Patten Family on the loss of a great lady! I got to catch up on many years gone by this past year when she had her foot surgery . May time heal your saddened hearts. Love, Denise Borchardt {Laitinen}

Cindy (Azinger)Muther

February 19, 2012

Dear Ron and family,
The Muther family wishes to send condolences your way. Sandie touched many people through her life. My mom (Jo-Ann Azinger) had many great friends when she was on this earth, but none were as close as Sandie was to her. Now they are happily together again and waiting for the rest of us to join in that bliss. May all of us live our lives here the way God would want so as to have the hope to see our moms/grandmoms/greatgrandmoms /aunts/
sisters, etc ...in heaven someday.

Jill Tradel

February 17, 2012

Dear Patten Family: My heart aches for all of you. I loved your mother dearly and it saddens me that time came between us. I had a lovely phone conversation with her in September, and it was as if the years had been erased.I have a feeling that my mom was waiting at Heaven's door with a bowl of chicken soup to welcome her to her heavenly home. My love to all of you.

Bob and Jane Ziemer

February 17, 2012

We send you our heartfelt condolences over your loss of Sandie. We're in Florida and are not able to extend them personally. May God comfort you all with His love and promises.

Judy & Roger Bates

February 17, 2012

Our sympathy to Ron and the kids. I will miss my cousin and her always kidding around when we saw each other. I will remember all the family get togethers as we grew up and her great cooking. "Auf Wiedersehen" dear Sandy

Krystle Navarro

February 17, 2012

my dear sweet grandma,my heart will be missing a hole that nothing and no one can fill.I love you,you will always be on my mind

Scott Azinger

February 16, 2012

The Patton family were an inspiration. Lead by a wonderful lady in Sandy, I always felt like I was also one of her children as if she needed another. She was always honest and never pulled any punches when it came to telling you like it was, in love. I will forever hold her in great esteem and love. Love you Sandy and enjoy my mothers company again.

Jim Hinckle

February 16, 2012

Ron, we are very sorry for your loss of your dear Sandie! The Dartball News

AnnMarie Flegler

February 16, 2012

I will regret not getting together for our last coffee clutch or making another christmas craft. You and KayDee tought me how to effectively coupon and the rule of thumb when serving food to a large group of people. In a persons lifetime many people will come and go but very few will make a truly lasting imprint on ones life. You Sandy, were one of those "few" for me! RIP <3

Meg Hohn

February 16, 2012

Oh to be a fly on the wall of heaven. To see our loved ones who live there unite with our loved ones who just moved in. We say goodbye, they say hello. Sandy was my moms best friend in life and will continue that pure heavenly friendship together now in the most peaceful place. My heart goes out to all Sandy's family and friends. She was an inspiration to me growing up and like a second mother to me. Always there, loving and caring for others. She will most certainly be missed. Meg Hohn (Azinger), Suamico, Wisconsin.

Priscilla Rollmann

February 16, 2012

Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sandy will truly be missed. We know Sandy will continue to look down on all of us sharing her joy and guidance. Paul and Priscilla Rollmann

Chris Hibben

February 16, 2012

Sorry to hear about this. May she rest where there is no pain, and watch over all of you daily. Our condolences to all the family.

Chris and Robert Hibben

February 16, 2012

Love you grandma! Miss you!

February 16, 2012

Grams i will never forget everything you have taught me. You have honestly been the very best grandma a girl could ask for. I love you so much. Give my dad and Uncle Matt a kiss and hug for me. xoxo

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