John Thomas Patzer
February 11, 1931 - September 30, 2013
Obituary
MADISON-John T. Patzer, age 82, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, from complications of Alzheimer’s. He was born on Feb. 11, 1931, the son of Walter E. and Freida Regina (Thompson) Patzer. John graduated from Central High School in 1949. He was united in marriage to Arlene J. Bender in 1950. John was a master carpenter and an artist. He also served in the Peace Corps.
John is survived by his wife of 63 years, Arlene; daughters, Diane Christen of Madison, Alynn Patzer of Madison, and Patty (Dennis) Stephenson of Lake City, Iowa; son, Perry (Iryna) Patzer of Avon, Ind.; grandchildren, Brent Aide, Carlie Curtis, John (Nhi) Berray, Michelle Stephenson, Stephanie Stephenson -Thomas, Matthew (Victoria) Stephenson, Kyle (Courtney) Stephenson, and Yevgen Monakhov; many great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; twin brother, Robert A. Patzer; and brother, Charles (Gladys) Patzer. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marion Bran.
A Memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg, at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of service on Friday. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to St. Mary’s Hospital and Stoughton Hospital for all of their care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Rd.
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Visitation
Fri Oct 4, 2013 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Service
Fri Oct 4, 2013 @ 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Carmen
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My deepest sympathies to the family. Losing a loved one is so hard. Our comforter Jehovah God assures us that he is near to those broken at heart; and those crushed in spirit he saves. (Psalm 34:18) His Word also assures us that death was never intended to be something mankind would experience. What's even more comforting is his promise at Isaiah 26:19 where He promises us that our dead loved "ones will live again. They will awake and cry out joyfully." May your hearts be comforted with these beautiful Scriptures in this sad time. My prayers are with you.
WJ
William E Kuenzi Jr.
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Mrs. Patzer and Diane,
I'm sure that we met in Orchard Ridge during my teaching days in the Jr/Middle School days from 1963-1974.
MY condolences to all of you on the passing of John. Those difficult last days with 'AZ' should not blot out the good memories of years before.
My prayer is for your comfort in the LORD Jesus Christ.
William E. Kuenzi Jr.
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sammy222_99@yahoo.com
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Arlene-I'm sorry to learn of your loss and your husband John's struggle with AZ. I have great memories of you from the "1980's" when we worked together I always considered you to be a wonderful and interesting person! So happy you have a large family to provide support after losing your partner of 63 years. Take care.
JB
Jean and Tom Brockley
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Sorry to hear of John's passing. We have lots of good memories when he worked at Devil's Lake and helped us with our house. We still have his beautiful artwork in our home. Tom and Jean Brockley
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sammy222_99@yahoo.com
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Arlene: Sorry my message below didn't include my name. I'mthinking of you.
Dick Voigt
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Kitty Carter
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I am so sorry for your loss.
-Kitty Carter