Patricia Pauline Hillestad
April 10, 1950 - December 16, 2020
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LODI - Patricia "Pat" (Polak) Hillestad, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in Madison. She was born on April 10, 1950 in Germany, the daughter of Rose and Mitchell Polak.
Pat graduated from the University of Wisconsin and worked for the State of Wisconsin her entire career. She loved family, golf, travel, reading and being with friends. Pat also loved to knit, crochet, and do needlework. She volunteered at the Lodi Library, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Lodi, and Reach Out Lodi.
Pat is survived by her cousin “more like a sister”, Susan Koci; cousin-in-law, Gerald Koci; godchild/niece, Lisa Koci; cousin “more like a brother”, John Kurzydlo; cousin-in-law, Marianna Kurzydlo; and nieces, Lauren, Lily, and Anna Kurzydlo. She was preceded in death by her parents, and bothers, Peter, and Paul Polak.
A Celebration of Life to be held at a future date this spring. Burial will be at St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery in Cable Wisconsin.
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Dan Dederich
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Patty Morter
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Pat was such a special lady, always thinking about others, she spent hours caring for her friends in the nursing home. She always greeted with a gentle smile and a willingness to tackle any task her friend needed.
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Vickie Henn
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Pat was always the first face I'd see whenever I went to Reach Out Lodi! She always had a big smile on her face and a warm Welcome and hug. She was so happy when she moved into her new home! Loved her! She will be truly missed by all💝
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linda clance
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I will surely miss Pat. We were brought together in 2003 by a strange twist of fate. Our brothers were killed in 1969 on a mission while serving in Vietnam. She visited with me here in Florida and North Carolina. I visited her in Lodi where I was introduced to so many new sites and things of Wisconsin. She was always so kind and loved her part time job at the golf course. I was blessed to have know this beautiful person. My heart cries out that I did not get to say goodbye but I am certain she knows she was loved by so very many. Fly with the angels dear lady. Thank you Pat for all you brought into my life.
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Audrey McCubbin
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Our Sympathy to the family. Pat was a wonderful friend and will be missed by many. Rest In Peace dear friend, so sorry to see you go. You will forever be with us in the memories we all shared. Audrey McCubbin
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Carol Hillestad
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Pat was an angel on earth. She was kind and helpful to everyone, especially my mother, Vivian. We will all miss her tremendously. Love, Carol Hillestad