1947
Carol
2021
Carol Patterson
December 10, 1947 — October 1, 2021
Carol J. Patterson, age 73 of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Chippewa Manor.
Carol was born on December 10, 1947 in West Reading, Pennsylvania to William Tischler and Evelyn Williams. She grew up in Pennsylvania with her sister Bernice. After high school, Carol moved around a lot. In 1978, she married Edward “Pete” Patterson in Connecticut. With Pete being in the Navy, they often got stationed at different bases around the country. From Connecticut, they were stationed in Scotland for 2 years and then several naval bases back in the states. They finally settled in Wisconsin. Pete and Carol later divorced. Carol decided to go to school to become a CNA. She went on to have a 20 year career mostly with Lakeside Nursing Home in Chippewa Falls.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading, puzzles, doing multiple crafts and helping others.
Carol is survived by her children: Michelle (Kevin) Miller, Jeanine (Brian) Semb and Michael (Amy) Patterson; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother Billy Heywood; and her sister Bernice Peters.
Preceding her in death are her parents, William and Evelyn Merritt; 3 brothers; and 1 brother-in-law.
A celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2022.
Donations may be made in Carol’s name to a charity of choice.
Carol was born on December 10, 1947 in West Reading, Pennsylvania to William Tischler and Evelyn Williams. She grew up in Pennsylvania with her sister Bernice. After high school, Carol moved around a lot. In 1978, she married Edward “Pete” Patterson in Connecticut. With Pete being in the Navy, they often got stationed at different bases around the country. From Connecticut, they were stationed in Scotland for 2 years and then several naval bases back in the states. They finally settled in Wisconsin. Pete and Carol later divorced. Carol decided to go to school to become a CNA. She went on to have a 20 year career mostly with Lakeside Nursing Home in Chippewa Falls.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading, puzzles, doing multiple crafts and helping others.
Carol is survived by her children: Michelle (Kevin) Miller, Jeanine (Brian) Semb and Michael (Amy) Patterson; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother Billy Heywood; and her sister Bernice Peters.
Preceding her in death are her parents, William and Evelyn Merritt; 3 brothers; and 1 brother-in-law.
A celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2022.
Donations may be made in Carol’s name to a charity of choice.
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