Patsy "Knutson" Trudell

Patsy "Knutson" Trudell obituary, Appleton, WI

Patsy "Knutson" Trudell

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Patsy Trudell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Valley Funeral Home - Appleton on Jan. 24, 2026.
Patsy A. Trudell, 88, passed away surrounded by her family on January 23, 2026.

The full obituary for Patsy will appear shortly.

The memorial service for Patsy will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. Richmond St., Appleton. A time of visitation will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service. For online condolences please visit www.valleyfh.com

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Upcoming Events

Jan

29

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Valley Funeral Home

2211 N. Richmond St., Appleton, WI 54911

Send Flowers

Jan

29

Memorial service

5:00 p.m.

Valley Funeral Home

2211 N. Richmond St., Appleton, WI 54911

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Valley Funeral Home - Appleton

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