Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the age of 90. She was born September 3, 1931, in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Laura and Ruben Derge. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Eugene E Newcomb, whom she loved very much and will be united with in eternal life.
Patricia was a long time, dedicated Milwaukee Public School teacher. She had many interests. She loved going to plays, fairs, festivals and museums. After retirement she restarted playing piano, playing at local Masses. She was the Editor of the Wilson Commons newsletter, the Common Connection.
She is survived by her seven children; Kathleen (Michael) Lampi, Timothy (the late Laura) Newcomb, Jessica Emerick (Jon Wesoloski), Jeffery (Bikkam) Newcomb, Jennifer (Frederick) Plautz, Jonathan (Mollie) Newcomb and Laura Newcomb (Gary Geffen). Patricia was proud of and loved every one of her 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at St. Augustine of Hippo Catholic Church, 2530 S. Howell Ave., at 11:00 AM.
Patricia will be buried at Ellenwood Cemetery in Oshkosh at a later date.
Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes
Bay View Chapel
414-483-2322