Patricia J. Lucey, age 72, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
She was born January 17, 1942, the daughter of Arnold and Opal (Redman) Sawvell. Patricia grew up in Prairie du Chien where she attended Prairie du Chien High School. She married Robert J. Lucey and for many years they managed the Lancaster Reddy Mix Plant. Later in life, they lived and worked in La Crosse. After Roberts passing, Patricia returned to Prairie du Chien. Shortly thereafter, she met her special friend Kurt Freter, who also adored her children and grandchildren. Patricia enjoyed being with her family. She enjoyed taking care of her flowers, mowing her yard and taking care of her horse, Reb. Most of all, Patricia enjoyed working with Kurt canning and freezing food from their garden for all of their children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her companion, Kurt Freter; her six children Steve (Teresa) Lucey; Shari (Tracy) Olsen-Kolk; Sandra (Robert) Bradley; Robert Lucey Jr.; Linda (Curt) Kaufman; Scott (Vicki) Lucey; 20 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; her siblings: Diane (Earl) Hansen; Rodney (Kathy) Sawvell; Betty (George) Lane; Roger (Vicki) Sawvell; many nieces and nephews; her brother-in-law, Gary Thorton and many members of the Lucey family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert, and her sister, Vicki Thorton.
A private family graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. A celebration of Pats life was held on Friday, August 15, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lancaster. Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family.
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