Patricia "Pat" Proulx

Patricia Anne Proulx, age 82, of West Bend, Wisconsin, was called home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2025. Born on August 24, 1942, to Lacy Rogers and Pearl Rogers (née Peterson), Pat was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend — a woman whose strength, creativity, and quiet grace touched all who knew her. 

She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Peter Proulx, in Wichita, Kansas. Their marriage was a deep partnership built on mutual respect, shared laughter, and endless love. Pat and Peter would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 14, 2025 — a milestone that speaks to a lifetime of devotion and companionship. 

Pat lived a life full of color, curiosity, and quiet strength. A gifted artist, she created over one hundred original paintings during her lifetime. Each piece was a reflection of how she saw the world: with imagination, patience, and beauty. Her art was more than a pastime — it was an expression of her soul, and a lasting legacy of creativity. 

She was also an adventurer at heart, always eager to explore new places with Peter by her side. Together they traveled, learned, and experienced the world with open hearts. And when she wasn’t on the move, Pat found comfort and joy in quieter pleasures: gardening, where her green thumb brought life to everything she touched; or reading, where she delighted in stories of history or became engrossed in a fast-paced James Patterson novel. 

Pat was a breast cancer survivor, and even as she faced the challenges of Alzheimer’s later in life, her appreciation for beauty, stories, and the people she loved never faded. Her resilience was constant — a quiet strength that carried her through every chapter of her life. 

Those who will continue to cherish Pat’s memory include her devoted daughter, Anne Paikowski (née Niemi); her beloved granddaughter, Miranda Paikowski (James Galetti); her brother-in-law, Mike Proulx; her sisters’-in-law, Sandy Proulx and Gloria Haertel; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, dear friends and neighbors.

In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Peter.

Pat’s family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, June 30, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service, 1315 W. Washington St., West Bend, WI 53095. A Memorial Service in remembrance of Pat will take place at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Paul Mittermaier officiating.

Memorials in Pat’s name can be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or made online at www.alz.org.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Assured Assisted Living and Optimal Hospice Care in Denver, CO for their care and compassion.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Pat’s arrangements. For additional information or to leave an online condolence on the tribute wall please visit www.myrhum-patten.com. 

In her art, in the adventures she chased, and in the family she cherished, Pat left behind more than memories — she left inspiration. Her legacy lives on in every brushstroke, every blooming flower, every shared story, and in the hearts of all who were blessed to love her.