Patrick Zantow
May 11, 1948 - September 09, 2021
Obituary
BELLEVILLE - Patrick R. “Pat” Zantow, age 73, of Belleville, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at home. He was born on May 11, 1948, in Baraboo, the son of Leon and Jackie Zantow. He married Shirley (Ritter) Zantow in December 1968.
Pat was a proud member of the United States Army from 1968 to 1973. He was stationed in Bad Tölz, Germany, with the 10th Special Forces Group. He started as a mechanician for Oscar Mayer after his time in the military and became an engineer who traveled for Kraft Foods over the next 33 years.
Pat enjoyed building cars, steam engines and flying model airplanes. He cherished time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. Pat was always there to help with household projects, fix anything that may be broken or spend time on the back porch enjoying a Budweiser and talking with friends and family. His sense of humor will be dearly missed by all.
Pat is survived by his wife; children, Cherie (Ashley) Barbian and Lorie (Damon) Scarborough; grandchildren, Kali, Sarah, Amanda, Sam, Mati, Wesley, Hank and Zoey; and siblings, Katie (Kelly) Parks, Mike (Maryanne) Zantow and Jim (Jane) Zantow. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Cindy Stillman; parents; and mother-in-law, Lillian Ritter.
A celebration of life will be held at AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 360, 417 E Main St., Waunakee, from 12 noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Military honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Sat Sep 25, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
American Legion Post 360 • 417 E. Main St., Waunakee, WI 53597
Military Honors
Sat Sep 25, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CDT
American Legion Post 360 • 417 E. Main St., Waunakee, WI 53597
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Memories
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Betsy Montzingo
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What a nice man. I knew him from working at Oscar Mayer. He made many friends there.
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Mike Werlein
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I worked with Pat for many years at Oscar Mayer. My favorite memory was working and traveling with Pat on automating Flex line projects. Pat did the mechanical conversions and I did the electrical conversions. He decided to go to electrical tech school so he could do the total project in the future. Pat was a great guy to work with!! My condolences to his family- Mike Werlein
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Doug Martin
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My condolences on your loss. I worked with Pat at Oscar Mayer / Kraft. He was always a good person to work with, and I am sure you will miss him a great deal. Doug Martin
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Wendall L Fenstermann
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Pat will be missed by many people in the Belleville area and the members of the American Legion in Belleville. He always had a smile and a story to tell. Condolences to Shirley and the Zantow family. Wendall
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BARBARA DURANT
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Pat was an inspiration and mentor to so many people throughout his career and life. He had so many amazing talents and was readily willing to share them. Such a good person that made a positive impact on so many. RIP, Pat. ~John & Barb Durant-Sepulveda
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Jirair Barseghian (JB)
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I will never forget my friend PZ. You will be in my heart for ever. I will never forget our early morning chats & coffee at Oscar w/you & Pat Mahoney