Patricia A. Collette

Patricia A. Collette obituary, Brookfield, WI

Patricia A. Collette

Patricia Collette Obituary

Visit the Cremation Society of Waukesha - Brookfield website to view the full obituary.

Patricia A. Collette Passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. 

Beloved wife of the late Robert G. Collette and beloved mother of the late Dennis Collette. 

Loving mother of Sandra Scholz (Michael) and Steven ("Golden Child") Collette (significant other, Dani). Dear sister of Cris Zuba (Michael) and sister-in-law of Colleen Montag (late Robert). Cherished aunt of Jessi Zuba (Sonya) and Adam Zuba. Proud grandmother of Kelly Cieslak (Jon), Dave Scholz (Kara), Lisa Kalous, Amanda Holm (Mathias), and Emily Collette (fiancé lan). Fond great-grandmother of Payton, Blakely, Naomi, Gabe, Aiden, Maila, and future ("Baby Noodle"). Great Aunt to Sam Zuba, with whom she is now in heaven. 

Patricia was a long-time employee of T&A Industrial Distributors and a volunteer at St. Ann Center Intergenerational Care and Community Projects for Seniors. 

Services will be held in the Chapel at St. Adalbert's Cemetery (3801 S. 6th St) on Wed, Sept. 3, at 10:30 a.m. For the procession, please park on the West side of the office that is located once you enter the cemetery on South 6th street.

Donations can be made to: Wisconsin Parkinson Association 13400 Bishops Lane, Suite 120, Brookfield, WI 53005.

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Cremation Society of Waukesha - Brookfield

200 S. Executive Drive Suite 101, Brookfield, WI 53005

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