Patricia T. Zanzig

Patricia T. (Kloes) Zanzig, age 80, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at her home on December 31, 2018. Patricia (Pat) was born on December 9, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Roland and Jane (Tomske) Kloes. Pat married William N. Zanzig on August 13, 1960. After graduating from Appleton High School she served as a nurse’s aide at St. Elizabeth Hospital and then as an executive secretary at Miller Electric Company until her first son was born. Pat was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Pat’s family lived in several locations across the United States; including Chicago, IL, Rowayton, CT and Kettering, OH before returning to Appleton in 1974. Throughout her life, Pat was active serving in the community in gardening clubs and the Parent Teacher Association, as well as serving others through church groups.

Pat is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bill Zanzig, her sisters, Peggy (Jerry) Krupka and Judy (Paul) Berggren as well as her children, W. Scott (Barb) Zanzig, David (Kathy) Zanzig and Susan (Rob) Meister. Pat has 7 grandchildren, Laura (Larry) Zanzig-Wong, Jane Zanzig, Hannah and Nathan Zanzig, Weston, Alec and Devyn Meister.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Dick.

A memorial service will be held for Pat at 2 PM on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the Wichmann-Fargo Funeral Home-Tri County Chapel, 1592 Oneida St., Appleton, WI 54952, with Rev. Jim Lucas officiating. Family and friends may visit from 1 PM until the time of service. A reception will follow the service.

In order to make a memorial contribution to charity in Pat's name, links will be added to the funeral website to the Multiple Sclerosis Society and National Cancer Society.