Shirley D. Patzwald

Shirley was born on March 15, 1927, in West Allis and passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at age 95. Beloved daughter of the late Dwight W. Smith and the late Phoebe M. E. (nee Haase) Smith. Beloved wife of the late Robert G. Patzwald. Further preceded in death by each of her brothers and sisters, Dwight W. (Elaine) Smith, Elizabeth P. (Forest) Wilcox, Robert E. Smith, and Marlys D. (James) Crites. Also preceded in death by daughter-in-law Sandra (nee Feradi) Patzwald.

Survived by daughter Linda L. (Eugene) Hopkins and son Robert A. Patzwald. Dearest Grandmother of Robert L. (Christie) Hopkins, Johnathon (Andreanna) Patzwald, Jason (Jennifer Flenz) Patzwald, and Joanna (Zach) Clamors. Great-grandmother of Dylan Hopkins, DeAnna Hopkins, Henry Patzwald, Emersyn Patzwald, and Cohen Clamors. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, and longtime family friends.

Shirley was a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist in Wauwatosa, and Order of Eastern Star, Acadia Chapter No. 269, in Brookfield, where she was Past Matron. She served as Grand Worthy Matron of Wisconsin in 1985-1986.

The family extends warm appreciation to the staff at Menomonee Falls Health Services and VITAS Hospice, especially Beryl Sekaran and Kristy Baltutis for their compassionate care.

Visitation will be held at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Chapel of the Chimes, 13235 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, on Monday, August 1, 2022, from 9:30AM until time of Service at 10:30AM. Private interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Shirley’s name may be made to World Central Kitchen or Shriners Hospitals for Children.