March 10, 2022 at 2:39 p.m.
Patrica R. Petrowski
Patrica R. Petrowski
Patricia was born Dec. 28, 1930, in Wausau, the daughter of Earl R. and Madge L. (Martin) Rhyner. She attended Schofield grade school and graduated from Wausau Senior High in 1949.
In 1953, she married Edwin J. Petrowski Jr., who passed away in 1996.
Patricia was employed part time by Wausau Credit Bureau 1948-49 prior to graduation, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation from 1949 until her marriage, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Highways, Rhinelander, from 1962 to 1993, retiring in January 1993. Mother considered her co-workers at the D.O.T. as lifelong friends, many of whom will be welcoming her as she begins her new journey.
Patricia was active in the Nativity Parish Women's group, Nicolet College Learning in Retirement program, State Highway Retirees, YMCA, and continuing education courses sponsored by Nicolet College.
Patricia enjoyed traveling and made many trips with the Department of Aging, family and friends. Her trip to Alaska with friends resulted in reaching the 50th state, a milestone she and our dad started many years ago. After dad passed, so soon after retirement, mom was blessed with an outstanding support group. Lifelong friends were joined by new friends...too many to count! She spoke often about her trips to Washington D.C., New Orleans with the Senior Group and trips to Hawaii and Italy with daughter Nora and son-in-law Alan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Edwin, son-in-law Alan Jenks and grandson Travis Jenks.
Survivors include daughter Nora Lee Jenks, Highlands Ranch Colo., and son David (Deborah) Petrowski, Rhinelander; four granddaughters, Alyssa Brogli, Wausau, Annie (Chad) Johnson and Abbey (Travis) Trickey, both of Rhinelander and Nichole (Jason) Bach, Conover; one grandson Keegan (Chelsea) Jenks, Denver CO; four great grandsons, Bryan and Jacob Brogli, Logan Cook and TJ Trickey; six great granddaughters, Scarlett Brogli, Jaeda Sharkey, Isabella Johnson, Sophia Cook, Charlie Trickey and Malaya Bach. She is also survived by two brothers, Charles (Lenora) Rhyner, Green Bay, and John (Karen) Rhyner, Rothschild, as well as many nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces.
Pat will also be missed by her constant canine companions, Crosby and Nash, during her stay in Rhinelander. She was always willing to share the couch and have a popcorn "party" with the boys and their sister Chloe Lane.
Patricia enjoyed her short time at Legacy of The Northwoods assisted living facility in Eagle River, the owners Gayle and Mark, as well as the numerous caretakers and residents living there. She relished in having people dote over her and serve her daily snacks.
Our family would also like to thank the ICU department at Howard Young Medical facility in Woodruff, especially nurses Gail and Patricia as well as Dr. Zevitz, for their extraordinary care and compassion during our mother's final days. Your actions made us forever grateful.
You may leave your private condolences for Pat's family at www.carlsonfh.com. The Carlson Funeral Home (715-369-1414) is serving the Petrowski family.
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