Sunday, December 27, 2020

VERONICA J. PATTERSON

Veronica J. Patterson, 89, Medford, died on Saturday, December 26 at Our House Sr. Living, Medford where she had resided for the past 2 years. 

Funeral services for Veronica will take place at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 5, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford with Father Patrick McConnell officiating.  Visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM on Tuesday at the church.  Due to COVID concerns, masks will be required for the visitation and funeral services.   Interment will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford with family members serving as pallbearers. 

Veronica was born on January 2, 1931 at the Town of Little Black, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Sperl) Kramar.  She attended Georgetown Elementary School, Kennan and was a graduate of Phillips High School.  Her marriage took place on July 4, 1953 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Kennan to John Harold Patterson and he preceded her in death on November 9, 1960. 

She did home child care for 32 years while residing in Medford.  She enjoyed crafting, knitting mittens & caps, crocheting, and doing plastic canvas work.  She also helped in the kitchen for VFW Auxiliary functions.  She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford & the Medford VFW Auxiliary.

Surviving are her children, Kenneth (Michele) Patterson of Withee, Gail (Steven) Kuczkowski of South Carolina, Dennis (Diene) Patterson of Gilman and Betty (Roger) Ludwig of Dorchester; along with numerous grandchildren.  Also surviving are her siblings, Frieda Kempen of Kimberly, Wi and Richard (Virginia) Kramar of Phillips.  She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings, Clarence Kramar and Florence Uravich. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation.  Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family.  For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.