Patricia R. Schwane

(nee Turner), 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Riverway Place in West Bend."Patsy" was born February 6, 1930, to Orwin Ward Turner and Cecelia (nee Stiehl) in the city of Milwaukee. She married Norman Schwane on October 1, 1949. Norman preceded her in death on October 18, 2007.Pat lived in West Allis for 49 years where she enjoyed volley ball, square dancing, ceramics, and crocheting. In the late 60"s Norm and Pat bought a trailer on Long Lake, in "Chinatown", north of Dundee WI; spending many enjoyable days relaxing with family and friends. They were long time members of the Long Lake Fishing Club. Pat moved to Riverway in April, 2008 where she made many friends and received exceptional care and compassion from the Staff. At Riverway, she enjoyed visiting with her friends, winning at Bingo, and joking around; Pat always smiled. Pat is survived by her children, Lee (Jackie) Schwane of Mukwonago and Donna (Lee) Gundrum of West Bend. Grandchildren; Jay (Erin) Schwane, Lisa (Alvaro) Ramirez, Jacob Gundrum, Eric Gundrum, Kristy Sweeney, and Bill Buresh. Great-Grandchildren; Savana and Katelyn. Sister of Betty Reiter, Lois Knorre (special niece Wendy Heiden), Gloria Tetting, Larry Mertens, and Susie Swift. Best girlfriend of Joan Stegbauer and "Sister-in-Law" of Violet Roeseler. Pat is further survived by nieces/nephews and other family and friends. Preceded in death by her siblings Jolene, Ronnie, and Robert Turner. Memorial Gathering at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 21, at 4PM, until time of Service at 7PM. Private inurnment at Highland Memorial. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association, 620 S. 76th St., Suite 160, Milwaukee, WI 53214.Special thanks to; Dr. Arshad and Staff at the Alyce and Elmore Kraemer Care Center for allowing Pat to live a "bonus year", the Staff of Riverway, and Hospice Advantage.