Patricia L Tripp

     Patricia L Tripp was born on 19 September 1932. She married Arno John John, son of William John and Helen J Stelzner, circa 1952. As of circa 1952,her married name was John. Patricia L Tripp and Arno John John were divorced in 1999. Patricia L Tripp died on 9 September 2012 at age 79; John, Patricia Louise (Nee Tripp) September 19, 1932, to February 9, 2012. Pat's courageous battle against cancer ended with dignity and grace on February 9, 2012. She was surrounded and comforted by her loving children and grandchildren, and will be deeply missed by us all. Grandma Pat was devoted to her seven grandchildren, family and dearest friends. A true Packer fan, she was fondly named the "Packer Ref" by her family. She loved Caribbean sunsets, bowling, music (Ella and Frank), novels, movies, Jeopardy, crossword puzzles and Friday lunches with Marion. In 1988, she was inducted into the Wisconsin State Women's Bowling Hall of Fame. She lived life to its fullest right to the end. The family wishes to thank Dr. Marks of the Froedtert Hospital Cancer Center, Horizon Home Care and Hospice, and Margaret Donegan for their kindness and support through this difficult journey. They let mom do it her way. Pat is survived by the ones she loved: Arno John; Linda, Brandon and T.J. Winters; Cindy, Carl and Bryan Scholz; Susan, Joe, Chris, and Megan Buchel; William (Kathy) John and Charlie DeMars; Steve, Ann (Vogt) and Eric John. Fondly remembered by Irmgard Buchel and Opa (Karl) Scholz; Aunt Birdie Tripp; Jeff Tripp; Greg (Vicki) Tripp; Mark (Amy) Tripp; Jim (Julia) Tripp. Preceded in death by Fred H. Tripp, Louise K. Marshall (Kietlinski) and Robert C. Tripp. Also survived by many other dear relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, February 18, at Schramka-Densow Funeral Home from 2-4 PM. Memorial service at 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Horizon Home Care and Hospice or Froedtert Hospital Cancer Center appreciated. "If there is a Heaven for me, I am sure that it has a beach attached to it" Jimmy Buffett.