Patricia M. Zarek

"Pat"

Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at the Age of 91. Loving mom of Debra Zarek, Nancy (Jim) Swiderski, Kim (Arnie) Sadorf, Thomas (Danuta) Zarek and Tammy (Tom) Bungert. Cherished grandma of Melissa (Dan) Juleen, Michael (Jessi) Swiderski and Michelle (Chris) Schwab; Arnold III (Nedra) Sadorf, Jerry Sadorf and Jodi (Ben) Caster; Alexander (Sasha) Zarek, Kristopher (Lauren) Zarek and Trevor (Stephanie) Zarek; Angela Taylor and Jason (Samantha) Bungert. Adored great-grandma of Aria, Landon, Stella, Bobby, A.J., Jaden (Chris), Axel, Oliver, Mackenzie, Paisley and Sawyer. Dear sister of Maryann (the late Ronald) Lenzke and Lynn (the late David) Snyder. Pat is survived by many nieces, nephews, other family members and many dear friends.

Pat was born and raised in Milwaukee. She was a 1953 graduate of Mercy High School. She enjoyed a 40-year career at M&I Bank. Starting in data processing and retired working in customer service. Pat was a founding member of St. Charles Borromeo Church. There she was a very active volunteer. She spent 50 years volunteering with the Girl Scouts, Hospitality Sunday, the youth group, taught CCD, organized the parish rummage sale and helped coordinate the dinner auctions. As a Scout Leader, Pat lead two troop trips to Switzerland. On her second trip they also went to Rome and had an audience with Pope John Paul II. Despite all her time volunteering and helping others what Pat enjoyed the most was spending time with her entire family and helped coordinate two all family cruises.

Visitation at the Funeral Home Monday, September 14, 2026 from 4-7 PM. Eulogy service at 7PM. Visitation also Tuesday from 10-11 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3100 W. Parnell Ave. Milwaukee. Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM. Entombment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the caregivers and staff of Vitas Hospice Care for their tender care and support.

PRASSER-KLECZKA
SOUTH SUBURBAN CHAPEL
6080 South 27th Street Milwaukee, WI 414-282-6080