Obit: Grambort, Patricia A. (1942 – 2017)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Grambort, Oudenhoven, Zeidler, Fellenz, Reynolds, Ashton, Soerzer, Willett, Adler

Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 06 Dec 2017

Grambort, Patricia A. (25 AUG 1942 – 2 DEC 2017)

Patricia A. Grambort, age 75, of Abbotsford, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 unexpectedly at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2017 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Abbotsford. Father Tim Oudenhoven will officiate. Interment to follow at Abbotsford Public Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, December 10 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. The Rosary will be recited at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday.

Pat was born on August 25, 1942, the daughter of Herbert and Anna (Zeidler) Fellenz. She graduated from Marshfield Columbus High School in 1960. On June 10, 1965, Pat was united in marriage to James Grambort at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Marshfield. After marriage they lived in Abbotsford. He proceeded her in death on November 20, 1983.

Pat worked at several different places during her life including Northern Auto in Marshfield, FIGI's in Marshfield, customer service at Abby Oil, secretary and teacher's aide at Abbotsford Public Schools, Clark-Marathon Veterinary Service, and Tribune Phonograph. She was an avid bowler, Packer fan and loved to go fishing. She was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church and served as an officer of St. Bernard PCCW. Pat lived to love and help everyone she met. No one needed to ask, she would just pitch in and help. She volunteered at her church and other churches, the Abbotsford Christmas parade, serving Thanksgiving dinner at the Colby VFW, at community libraries and various other places and at one time was a Girl Scout Leader. Most importantly, Pat cherished her family. They were the ones that she loved to help the most.

Pat is survived by three children: Christine (Joseph) Reynolds of Colby, Fred (Becca) Grambort of Merrill and Victoria (Ramcey) Ashton of Merrill; 8 grandchildren: Jamie and Casey Reynolds, Katrina and Tyler Grambort, Rhyle Ashton, Lily Stoerzer, Mia and Eva Willett. She is further survived by her sister Suzanne (Thomas) Adler of Green Bay; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is proceeded in death by her parents; her husband, James; two brothers, Charles and Robert Fellenz, and a daughter-in-law, Angie.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.