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Obituary for Patricia C. Van Hulle
Patricia C. Van Hulle, a long-time resident of the Oconto area, died peacefully on Saturday, November28, 2015 at Woodlands of Oconto. Patricia was born December 4, 1927 in Two Rivers, to Louis and Helen (Glandt) Pahl. Patricia graduated from Riverside High School in Milwaukee in 1945. Her family moved to Oconto the day after she graduated. Patricia married George Van Hulle on April 19, 1947, in Oconto at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Pat farmed just outside of town on Maple Grove School Rd. with her husband until his death in 1990. She then moved to town and was active in bowling, hospital auxiliary, church activities and supporting her grandchildren at sporting events. She held various offices in the auxiliary and bowling league. She was even known as the “gravy lady” at church bazaars. Pat loved playing cards and entertaining others with her never ending jokes. She enjoyed cooking, reading and watching the Green Bay Packers. Pas was never at a loss for words and could tell a story with animated enthusiasm. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish.
Patricia is survived by three children, Steven Van Hulle, Lakewood; Vicki (Roland) Brosig, Green Bay; Louise (Joseph) Wos, Lena; seven grandchildren, Tammy Stockman, Chalone Van Hulle, Matthew Brosig, Kelli (Dave) Klarkowski, Jason (Susan) Wos, Laura (Jim) Thomson, Clint (Elyce) Wos; thirteen great-grandchildren, Brittany Van Hulle, Drew Stockman, Caleb Van Hulle, Amity, Mattilyn and Cambree Brosig, Aidan and Willow Klarkowski, Abigail and Tanner Wos, Ellyson and Samuel Wos, Zander Thomson; and Clifford (Karen) Dembroski, a special family friend; many in-laws, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; four siblings, Jerome Pahl, Lois Pahl, Joan Whiting and Mary Jean Elfner, many -in-laws, relatives and friends.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Oconto, from 9 to 11 AM Friday, December 4, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM Friday at the church with the Rev. Joel Sember officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
The family would like to thank everyone at Woodlands, who gave Pat such special care, and to Eric, Jenn, Karen and Tina of Heartland Hospice for making mon’s last days as comfortable as possible. God Bless all of you! Also to the many friends and relatives who have helped Pat over the years, we know she truly appreciated your help and caring.
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