Patricia Ann Stadele,

Stadele, Patricia A. MADISON - Patricia A. Stadele, age 81, peacefully entered into eternal love and light on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at Kindred Hearts of Cottage Grove surrounded with the love of family and friends. She was born November 19, 1932, in Richland County, Wis., the daughter of Edwin and Geneva (Elder) Radel. She graduated from Muscoda High School in 1950 and was married and divorced from her husband Francis Stadele after 25 years and had two beautiful children Geneva and Douglas. "Peppermint Patty" as she was lovingly referred to, tended bar for over 30 years at local haunts in Madison such as the Shamrock Bar and the Mayflower Lounge (owned by her brother Lawson.) She was known to festively dye her hair green in celebration of her favorite holiday, St. Patrick’s Day. Her greatest joys were her family, friends, jewelry, her Pomeranians, watching ice skating and sports, and feeding the neighborhood birds. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Geneva Kazil of El Dorado Hills, Calif.; granddaughter, Chantel Engen; and great-granddaughter, Mckenzie Meece of Paso Robles, Calif.; and many special relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her son Dougg; brothers, Gordon, Lawson and Blaine; sister, Mary Alice; and her parents. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 29, at 1 p.m. at Gunderson East Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Dr. Final Resting place will be at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. “May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.” We will miss you. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420