Patricia "Pat" Schumacher

Patricia "Pat" Schumacher

April 28, 1947 - April 20, 2022

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WAUNAKEE - Pat A. Vandenberg Schumacher, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, after suffering a stroke on Easter Sunday morning. Pat has now reunited with the love of her life, Mike, who just recently passed away on Dec. 28, 2021.

Pat held a variety of jobs throughout her life, working at GTE, St. Dennis Religious Education and for the Madison Metropolitan School District as a teacher’s aide and in the library. Pat was an outgoing, fun loving spirited woman who loved to be in the kitchen cooking and baking. She loved to create by sewing and by doing her crafts. Pat loved volunteering for many things including the St. Dennis Summer Festival and, of course, at the VFW Post 8483. However, Pat’s most cherished times were when she was with her seven grandchildren, watching their sporting events, their musical or dance performances or just enjoying being with them. Pat was also known for her love of gambling and her football pools and more times than not, she was a winner.

Pat is survived by her four boys, Dennis (Christine), Chad (Tara), Todd (Marisa) and Bryan (Melissa); her sister, Kathy (Roy) Retzlaff; and her precious grandkids, Nathan (fiancé Zoe Clough), Grace, Michael, Claire, Gabrielle, Kaitlyn and Cameron. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Mike; her parents, Perry and Pat Vandenberg; and her sister, Nancy (Vandenberg) Ober.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2022, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding. Family and friends who wish to view the Mass via LIVESTREAM may visit Pat’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the Live Webcast link at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Thursday.


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


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

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kim
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When i met you, it was an instant friendship.. You made some delicious desserts and you were always there when we needed a hand at the Vfw.. I loved going to meat raffles with you and i appreciated your help esp at the Vfw carshows. I still cant believe your gone, but im so glad GOD connected us. I will miss you forever my friend..
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Bryan, Melissa, Kaitlyn, Cameron and family, We are thinking of you and praying for you. Deepest sympathies, Obcenas, Conlons, Martinellis, Koehlers
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Lenny and Sue Klementz
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We are so very saddened by Pat's passing. She was such a kind and caring person and a helpful neighbor. She absolutely loved her family and talked about them daily. They helped her with her loss of her beloved husband, Michael. We are very grateful for having her as our neighbor for the last six years.
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Sherry
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Pat was such a delightful person and I am so grateful to have spent many happy times with her.
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Love, Trever, Stacy, Noah and Aiden Anderson
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Sending our deepest sympathies, prayers and love to your family.
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Schenk Elementary School Staff
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Pat was well loved at Schenk. We hold many special memories of her and we will miss her dearly. With deepest sympathy,

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