Patricia Ann Parr
Born 7/20/42
Departed to Heaven 5/10/23
About herself, Patricia often said “I love life, I love God, He always has taken care of me, and He always will”.
Patricia died peacefully at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, after a long and courageously fought season of declining health.
Patricia was born in Beaver Dam, to a lovely family, which included her older brother Dennis and not too long after, her lifetime best friend and little sister Mary.
They grew up on an idyllic “Gentlemen’s Farm” outside of Jefferson, with horses and many animals. Her parents, Floyd and Kathryn owned the local pharmacy in Jefferson, so they were friends with the whole town.
She was smart with a wide range of interests and gifts and many friends. She was selected to be the only honoree representing Fort Atkinson High School at Badger Girls State in Madison her Senior year. After graduating in the Top 20 of her class from Fort Atkinson High School as a national merit scholar, she attended the University of Wisconsin Madison on a full scholarship, as a Psychology major.
Her sense of adventure and interest in civil rights issues and the changing culture of the era, led her to New York City, where she had several unique positions, including working as an assistant to the famous rock band, The Loving Spoonful, and as an executive secretary and proofreader for a renowned global publication.
Patricia had one daughter, Bridget and enjoyed married life in Michigan for many years, where she worked an array of interesting jobs throughout her life there, and later in Whitewater.
She was known for her humor, wit, intelligence, crossword puzzles, artistry, writing, cooking, fashion sense and her rare gift for working with adults and children with special needs.
She bore witness to a vibrant faith, church choir service and a strong commitment to her AA peers and program.
Surviving Patricia are her daughter Bridget and Granddaughter Kailin, of St. Louis, her sister Mary Lange of Oconomowoc, her nieces Jennifer and Tracy and Great nephew Gabriel, along with many beloved extended family members.
A Celebration of Life and Memorial Mass is planned for:
Friday, July 19th in Jefferson, WI
11 am
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Donations to Alcoholics Anonymous and St. Patrick’s Church.
