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Patricia “Pat” J. (Sell Landgraf) Boettcher, age 86 of De Pere, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She was born on June 23, 1939, in Sheboygan to the late Franklyn and Inez (Dorsch Johnston) Sell. She graduated from East High School in 1957. On January 28, 1983, she married James E. Boettcher. He preceded her in death on July 9, 2025. Pat worked in the medical office field for 40 years and then became a nanny for ten years before retiring.
She is survived by her son, George David (Joess) Weitzel, granddaughter, Nina Mae (Nathan) Zahn, stepsister, Sharon (Craig) Schneider, two half-sisters, Ella Straka of Naperville IL and Roberta Sell of Lisle IL.
In keeping with her wishes, a private family service was held.
A special thank you to Corina and Ed Gerczak and family, as well as Bobbie Jo Dorsey, of Care Patrol, for their care and support for Pat.
860 N. Webster Avenue, De Pere, WI 54115

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