Patricia A Gorst
March 12, 1934 - November 28, 2019
Obituary
CROSS PLAINS - Patricia Ann Gorst, age 85, of Cross Plains, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Heartland Country Village. She was born on March 12, 1934, in Madison, the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Seifert) O'Neill. Patricia graduated from Oregon High School in 1952. She married Francis Gorst on October 17, 1953, in Oregon.
Patricia retired as a bookkeeper for Fish Building Supply. She was a member of the Christian Mother Society at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and an original member of the Early Morning Euchrettes Card Club for over 50 years. Patricia enjoyed following community baseball events, reading, knitting and spending time with her family.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 66 years; children, Ann (Glen) Wayer, Mike (Luanne) Gorst, Mary Ellen (David) Richmond and James (Kim) Gorst; grandchildren, Kelly, Erin, Rebecca, Kristin, Scott, Jennifer, Amanda, Ali, Luke, and Kyle; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth (Joseph) LaBella; brother, Thomas (Rita) O'Neill; sister-in-law, Joyce O'Neill; and a very special cousin, Joanne Topham. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert O'Neill; and sister, Mary Byrne.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes Street, Cross Plains, at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to the St. Francis Catholic Endowment Fund in Patricia's name.
The family would like to thank Agrace HospiceCare and Heartland for their kind and compassionate care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Cross Plains
Funeral & Cremation Care
2421 Church Street
(608) 798-3141
Events
Visitation
Tue Dec 3, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Cross Plains) • 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, WI 53528
Mass of Christian Burial
Tue Dec 3, 2019 @ 10:30 AM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Cross Plains) • 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, WI 53528
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carol menz
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Sending heartfelt sympathy and condolences in the loss of Pat. I worked with her for years at Fish Building Supply! She was like a mom to all of us! My memories will always bring a smile!
carol menz
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Theresa Juris
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My thoughts and prayers are with the Gorst family and friends. I am sorry I will not be able to go to the visitation. Please know I will be thinking of you during the holidays. Love, Theresa Juris
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Brad Cushman
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Sending thoughts and prayers for your loss. She always had a smile and we loved seeing her at the baseball field. Brad and Colleen Cushman
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Gerry Nonn
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Francis, Ann, Mike, Mary and Jim, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Patsie. She was always one of my favorite moms and loved her dearly. She always called me Gerardi and made me feel so special. She will always have a special place in my heart for all she did for me. I will always remember the numerous times I was invited in to have dinner with the Gorst family when I was in HS and the CP kids would hitch hike to CP after practices and then Patsie would always cook me up a great meal before someone would come and get me from the farm. The most memorable part was the meal and that we always had ice cream with chocolate on it and we would go down to the Gopher crossing to put peanuts on the Sundae. I feel bad that I didnt get to see her often but I always have kept her close to me. During these difficult times please live her legacy and enjoy all the wonderful things she did for her family and the community. God Bless and I love the Gorst family. Rest in Peace Patsie . Until we meet again.