MADISON - Patricia J. Thielbar, age 89, died on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born October 30, 1935, in Marshall, Minn.

Patricia’s relationship with God was significant as she was a devout Christian and exemplified it in how she lived. Being a long-time member of the congregation at Covenant Presbyterian Church was a very important part of her life. She acquired many friendships and received much needed support from her fellow parishioners in recent years.

Patricia lived most of her life in Madison, previously residing in Minnesota and Washington. In Madison she worked at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in radiotherapy and then for

Wisconsin Life Insurance, which became Central Life Insurance, which eventually became Humana Insurance, where she retired in 2004.

Having been an avid reader, she spent much of her time doing so. She was a member of many social groups including The Red Hat Society and was also a member of Silver Sneakers, as she was a dedicated walker.

Patricia is survived by her sons, David S. Thielbar and Mark J. (Lee-Anndra) Thielbar; granddaughters, Kaitlyn Thielbar and Emily K. Thielbar; sister, Virginia Paradis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Anders Christian and Margrethe (Jensen) Andersen; parents, Elly Juliane (Andersen) and Clarence Earl Petersen; brother, Clarence “Junior” Petersen; daughter, Karen L. Thielbar; and brother-in-law, Percy Paradis.

A celebration of life will be held at COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 326 S. Segoe Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, with Rev. Dr. Charlie Berthoud presiding with refreshments to follow. Inurnment will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the celebration of life on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Our family would like to extend the sincerest appreciation for the selfless dedication and commitment from the nursing staff at Agrace HospiceCare. Thank you for your compassion and professionalism.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761

Patricia "Pat" J. Thielbar

October 30, 1935 - June 06, 2025

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