Carol Pattee Obituary
Carol A. Pattee, age 91 of Waupun, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025.
Carol was born in Fond du Lac on June 14, 1934 the daughter of Edward and Eunice (Wells) Seidel. On May 28, 1955, she was united in marriage to her husband, Robert Pattee in Fond du Lac. The couple resided in Waupun, raising 6 children on a 150-year-old dairy farm. Carol was a big asset to the farm as she maintained the farm while husband was working.
Carol loved the sport of bowling. She enjoyed going to tournaments, state and national events. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends going on weekend travels gambling at the casino.
Carol is survived by six children: Rick (Melissa Brown) Pattee of Waupun, Nancy Ptaschinski of Beaver Dam, Debra (Gerald) Ganz of Green Bay, David Pattee of Waupun, Jim (Kari) Pattee of Black River Falls, and Margie (Nick) Adams of Waupun; as well as 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and further survived by other relatives and friends.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Eunice; her husband, Bob Pattee in 2021; grandchild, Nathan Pattee; brothers, William and Robert; sister, Virginia; son-in-law, Gerald Ptaschinski; and other relatives.
A memorial gathering for Carol will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Werner Harmsen Funeral Home from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home at 11:30 a.m.
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