Patricia Reithmeyer

Reithmeyer, Patricia Lu MONONA-Patricia Lu Reithmeyer, age 67, died peacefully in her home, in Monona on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Pat was a strong, vibrant, active, loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, community member and friend. She was born on Feb. 4, 1941, in Beloit, Wis. Pat attended Monona Grove High School and graduated in 1959. She married her lifelong love and high school sweetheart, Zeno Charles Reithmeyer Jr. on June 23, 1962. The happy couple had four beautiful children, each of whom married and had children of their own. Pats greatest passion was spending time with her husband, her children and her 10 wonderful grandchildren. Pat worked until her retirement as a Payroll and Benefits Specialist for UW Hospitals and Clinics. She also found time in her busy life to be active in her community and her church. Pat served on both the Utility Commission and the Broadband Telecommunications Committee for the City of Monona. She was a Eucharistic Minister, former Parish Council President and member of the Worship Commission and Environment Committee for Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Monona. Pat was a member of the Youth Hockey Association and treasurer of the Monona Softball Association. Further, she attended Monona Water Aerobics and was a member of the Monona Quilters. Pat had a wide variety of interests and pursuits. She was an accomplished quilter and an avid reader. She enjoyed cross stitching and playing bridge. Pat participated in sports such as swimming, bowling and volleyball. She also enjoyed watching her husband, children and grandchildren play sports. Pat was their biggest fan. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, family and friends. Pat is greatly loved and will be dearly missed by those of us blessed to know her. She will be remembered for her energy, vitality, wisdom, compassion and love. Pat is survived by her beloved husband, Zeno Charles "Chuck" Reithmeyer Jr.; her sons, Timothy (Jean) and their daughter, Amanda, Christopher (Amy) and their children, Zachary and Kayla, and William (Jennifer) and their children, Andrew, Cory, Jacob and Emma; her daughter, Susan (Jason) Hook and their children, Eric, Noah and Alexa. She is also survived by her sisters, Betty Schwarz and Beatrice Fruth. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Helen DeHaven; and her brother, William DeHaven. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, with Father John Meinholz presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Luncheon will follow at the church in Marian Hall. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, and at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Pats family wishes to thank South Central Wisconsin Hospice Care, especially Marcy Gathy and Meghann Redding, for their kindness, care and support during Pats illness. They also want to thank their special family friend, Chris Helmer for her enduring love and assistance. She whom we love and lose is no longer where she was before. She is now wherever we are. St. John Chrysostom