MADISON - Patricia Ann (Aspel) Clark, age 94, of Madison passed peacefully on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at St. Mary’s Care Center. Pat was born in Madison on April 23, 1929, to Mary (Biser) and James Aspel.

Pat attended Blessed Sacrament and Edgewood High School. As beloved wife of Bob Clark they raised 13 children. Pat worked as a CNA at UW Hospitals and Clinics. In addition to working full time and raising a family she also found time to volunteer as a Eucharistic Minister at local hospitals for many years.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Clark; siblings, Tom, Kay, Peggy and Buck; and children, Toni, Joseph and Laura (Hansen). She is survived by her children, Mary (Tom) Riddle, Margaret (Andy) Cybularz, Paul Hansen (son-in-law), Deborah (Doug) Clemens, JoEllen (Steven) Malara, Pamela Crowe, Michael (Candi) Clark, Julie (Robert) Wall, Edward (Debbie) Clark, Karyn (Carlos) Chacon and Joan (Michael) Snedeker; “bonus son” Jeff Hermanson; along with 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Known by the neighborhood children as Mom, Grandma, Aunt Pat or Mrs. Clark she welcomed those who crossed her threshold, offering a meal at the table for 16 or a warm bed for the night and anything else they needed.

A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, with Deacon Dave Hendrickson presiding. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.

Memorials in Pat’s name may be made to Salvation Army or a Dane County food distribution center.

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

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Patricia Ann Clark

April 23, 1929 - October 27, 2023

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