Patricia Ann Lempa
September 15, 1957 - December 08, 2018
Obituary
OREGON-Patricia Ann Lempa, age 61, of Oregon, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at UW Hospital. She was born on Sept. 15, 1957, in Berwyn, Ill., the daughter of Lawrence Flynn and Betty (Tracy) Flynn. Pat attended elementary school in the Chicago Suburbs, and 8th grade and high school in Escanaba, Mich. She attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Mich., and Harper College in Palatine, Ill., She married Joseph Lempa on July 27, 1996, in Phoenix, Ariz., and Sept. 7, 1996, in Berwyn, Ill. Pat was the coordinator for Ala-Teen in Chicago and bookkeeper for Three Gaits Therapeutic Horseback Riding for seven years. She also worked as a personal caregiver. Pat worked in Administration at the VA Hospital in Madison before retiring. She enjoyed animals, especially rescuing dogs and giving them a wonderful home. Patricia is survived by her husband, Joe; step-son, Daniel Lempa; brothers, Daniel (Karin) Flynn, Lawrence (Susan) Flynn and Thomas Flynn; sisters, Eileen (Richard) Clark, Laureen (Gerry) Gronowski, Catherine Flynn and Suzanne Mitchell; cousins, Terry (Jay) Carman, Jake (Emily) and Samantha Carman; and many other dear cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Mary Jeanne. A visitation will start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio St., Suite 500, Chicago, Ill, 60611. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515
Events
Visitation
Sat Dec 15, 2018 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Celebration of Life
Sat Dec 15, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
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Memories
MD
Marlene DeJovine
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Joe, Family and friends
Sending love and heartfelt condolences to you all. Although I didn't get to see Pat very often, I know what a wonderful caring person she was. And know that she really won't be leaving you, she'll just be here in a different way. God bless!!
JK
James Kaishas
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Joe & Family,
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
JR
Jack Riley
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Joe, your Marine Corps family join with Jennie and I, in expressing our deepest sympathy in Pat's passing. Her ever present smile and servant heart, will be missed by us all.
Semper Fidelis,
Jack and Jennie Riley
JF
Joseph Frinzi
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Sorry for your loss she was a great person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Joe and Denise Frinzi
TO
Terence S. O’Connell
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Joe, your Pat was the most special of people, as you know. The troops owe her their fealty forever.
EM
ELIZABETH MASSEY/HERSEY
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DEAREST JOE & FAMILY,
PAT WAS A DEAR LOVING FRIEND MORE LIKE A SISTER TO ME. WE MET @ HINES VA DEPT OF
NEUROPHYSIOLOGY OVER 15yrs AGO & WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE THAT TIME. I LOVED
HER. I WILL MISS HER DEARLY. I PRAY THAT JOE & HER FAMILY KNOW THAT GOD IS HOLDING
HER HAND & SHE IS NOT SUFFERING ANY MORE MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. MAY YOU BE ABLE TO PRAY THAT
PAT KNOWS HOW MUCH SHE WAS LOVED BY MYSELF LIZ AND DAVID JOE BE BLESSED & STRONG. LOVE LIZ & DAVID MASSEY HERSEY
P.S SORRY THAT I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND SERVICES. MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH
JOE & FAMILY.