Patricia Gladys Bodette,

MADISON - Patricia G. Bodette, age 86, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Pat was born on February 7, 1925, in Wisconsin Rapids, the daughter of Edward and Katie Bodette. Upon graduation from LaCrosse State Teachers College, Pat was a Physical Education teacher in Waupon. Three years later, she decided to join the ranks of Professional Girl Scouts. She served as Field Director and Camp Director in three different Councils, Appleton, Baltimore, MD., and Madison. She especially enjoyed her years working in the Girl Scout Camps. At age 40, she decided to return to school at UW Madison and earned her Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling. Pat became a Guidance Counselor for the Madison School System for 20 years. She really enjoyed the many years of working with children. After retirement, she worked for the Department of Natural Resources and then turned her interest and service to working with the elderly, most especially through her church, Immaculate Heart of Mary. Patricia was also a long time volunteer at Olbrich Gardens. She is survived by her nieces, Valerie McGonagle of New Mexico, Susan Radecki of New Mexico, Linda (Everett) Cepress of California, Mary (Jim) Mohler of Wisconsin Rapids, Alice Tunney of Florida., and Karen (Jim) Strossman of New York; her nephews, John (Maria) Bodette Jr.of Minnesota, Charles Bodette of Michigan, Phil Bodette, and David Bodette. Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, John and Richard Bodette; and a sister, Carrol Cepress. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 24, 2011, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding. Private burial will be held in Wisconsin Rapids. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Patricia will be dearly missed by her family and very special friends. Cemetery: Private burial will be held in Wisconsin Rapids. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Service: A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 24, 2011, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding.