Obituary of Patti M Schmitz

Patti M. Schmitz, 54, of W5608 Coyote Trail, Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, June 2, 2018 at her home.

Patti was one of the triplets born to Leroy and Audrey (Bauer) Schmitz in Neillsville, Wisconsin on August 5, 1963. She spent much of her childhood in the Loyal area and later graduated from Rib Lake High School. Patti later lived in the Prentice area before moving to Tomahawk 8 years ago.  She was married to Karri Gorton on December 15, 2017.  She enjoyed all outdoor activities, including, camping, kayaking, atv-ing, and she was an avid Brewer and Packer fan. Most of all, Patti loved her family and spending time with them. She was employed at HyPro in Rhinelander for the past 7 years.

Survivors include: 

            Her spouse,                            Karri Gorton                                   Tomahawk

            Son,                                        Tyler (Evelyn) Rhody                     Texas

            2 grandchildren,                      Isabelle and Gwendolyn               also of Texas

            Siblings,                                  Janet Meacham                            Greenwood

                                                            Randall (Kathy) Schmitz               Loyal

                                                            Rodney Schmitz                           Loyal

                                                            Julie (Allan) Trachte                      Rhinelander

                                                            Rick Schmitz                                 Rib Lake

                                                            Peter Schmitz                                Greenwood

                                                            Paul (Bonnie) Schmitz                   of Canada

Patti is further survived by many special nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral Services for Patti Schmitz will be held Wednesday, June 6^th, at 7:00 p.m. from the Krueger Family Funeral Home. Larry Mathein will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services at 7:00 p.m.   You may view the obituary and share online condolences and memories at kruegerfamilyfuneral.com