Patricia Krause Obituary
Patricia “Pat” T. Krause (Dudzinski), age 76 of Ripon, WI passed away and was sent to her eternal home.
Pat was born October 8, 1948 in Ripon, a daughter of Leo and Martha (Krueger) Dudzinski. She graduated from Ripon High School in 1967. Pat married Richard “Dick” Krause on April 8, 1978. She worked many years at Ripon Drug and in later years worked as a nursing assistant at Tower View in Rosendale, WI. Pat had a love for people and it would not be uncommon of her to reach out with a hug.
Patricia is survived and will be missed by her sister, Sandy Higgins of Weston, WI; sisters-in-law, Barb Dudzinski and Ruby Brunet of Fond du Lac, WI; step-son, Dean Krause of Omro, WI; along with many special nieces; nephews; and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Martha Dudzinski; her husband, Richard “Dick” Krause in 2001; three brothers, George Dudzinski, David Dudzinski, and Ramond Ludjack; and two sisters, Jane Glaubig and Charmaine Lamonska.
Honoring Pat’s wishes, no funeral services will be held. Inurnment will take place at Loper Cemetery, Town of Ripon, at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
515 Mayparty Dr PO Box 371, Ripon, WI 54971
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