Patricia E.

(Schmidt) Kaczmarski

Patricia "Patti" E. Kaczmarski, 58, Lake Mills, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at her home.

She was born on March 29, 1965, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Roger and JoAnn (Brunker) Schmidt.

Following high school, she earned her bachelor's degree in nursing and was employed by the Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Patti was a great cook, liked to run, hike and enjoyed walking her dog on the Glacial Drumlin trail. She was a loving caregiver who happily took care of others.

She is survived by her children, Allison (Kai) Tikkanen of Denver, CO, Joe Kaczmarski of Cedar Falls, IA, Jenna Kaczmarski of Austin, TX; her siblings, Barb Anderson, Nancy (Michael) Vianes, Bruce (Kathy) Schmidt, Christine Aronson, Mary (Dave) Scher, Laura (Jeffrey) Gray, Paul (Linda) Schmidt; and her canine companion, Charlie.

Also preceded in death by her sister, Julie, and her brother-in-law, Jim Anderson.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills, WI.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home until the time of service.

Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum in Milwaukee.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Jefferson County Humane Society.

www.claussenfuneralhome.com