Lucille M. Patton

Lucille Mildred Patton (Konetzke), age 107 of Menasha, WI died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born February 11, 1918 in Menasha, WI, daughter of the late Valeria (Zenefski) and Harry Konetzke (d. Nov. 4th, 1918). Valeria later married Walter Kaczmarek who, with Valeria, raised Lucille as their daughter.

She was a lifetime member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Rosary Sodality. Lucille was employed by Gilbert Paper Company for several years and a stay-at-home mother. She married Joseph Patton of De Pere on Nov. 27, 1948. Joseph and Lucille shared 53 years of marriage until his passing on November 4, 2001.

Lucille is survived by her five children, Suzanne (Russell) Neshek, Mary (Hugh) Roberts, Diane (Philip) Schumacher, Robert (Debra) Patton, and Richard (DeeAnne) Patton; her seven grandchildren, Opal (Dan) Hoffman, Joshua (Kate Price) Lane, Camille Pierce, Brenton (Caitlin) Roberts, Jocelyn Roberts, Dana (James) Young, and Taylor (Kim) Patton; nine great-grandchildren, Emma, Arin, & Riley Hoffman, Jackson & Joseph Pierce, Audra & Luna Patton, Kyrie Young, and Samuel Price; as well as several nieces, nephews, other extended relatives, and dear friends.

Besides her parents and husband, Lucille was preceded in death by parents-in-law, Edward & Josephine (Quinette) Patton; her sister, Dorothy (Edward) Pozolinski; her brother, Lawrence (Clarice) Kaczmarek; her grandson-in-law, Eric Pierce; her siblings-in-law, Catherine (Joe) Vercauteren, Dan (Tillie) Patton, Edith (Levi) Carter, Margaret (Ed) Wallschlaeger, Dorothy (Cliff) Berg, Earl (Marguerite) Patton, Rosemary (James) Manning, Florence (Anton) Servais, and Patricia (Jack) Ambrosius; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Lucille was an avid Brewers, Badgers, and Blue Jays fan attending Menasha basketball and football games well into her 90’s. She attended countless activities of her children and grandchildren. She was also known to spend time now and then at the area casinos. Lucille always had fresh baked cookies in the cookie jar she bought on her honeymoon.

A funeral visitation will be held for Lucille from 9-11 AM on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 516 De Pere St, Menasha, WI 54952 with a mass to follow at 11 AM. Lucille will be laid to rest with her husband, Joseph at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Neenah, WI. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the family for the memorial fund that’s being established for various organizations Lucille was passionate about.

Lucille’s family would like to thank the staff at Valley VNA Senior Care and ThedaCare Hospice for their compassionate care.

Mom had a strength and dignity that sustained her throughout her life. She loved her family so very much. Whether baking and distributing cookies to celebrate each holiday, embroidering day-of-the-week dish towels for each grandchild’s launching, sharing fresh produce in her baked goods, or preparing many family meals, she marked the seasons with her hands and heart. Mom, we are so grateful for the gift of you and will miss you very much.