Patricia Ann Wood

Patricia Ann Wood, age 91, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau with members of her family by her side. Pat was born on January 2, 1935, to Dave and Eva (Franks) Krause in Lake Linden, Mich.

In 1953 Pat graduated from Lake Linden High School. After high school she married William (Bill) Wood on October 17, 1953, in Lake Linden. 

In 1954 Pat and Bill moved to Alaska due to his military service. They returned to Houghton, Mich., while Bill attended Michigan Technological University. In 1963 they moved to Rhinelander, where Bill was employed by the State of Wisconsin as a forester. Pat’s role was homemaker which involved raising four boys and miscellaneous home duties. As the boys got older she had several jobs outside the home. She first worked as a cook for the Newbold Elementary School and later worked at one of the local grocery stores. 

However, by far Pat’s most important job was supporting her husband and taking care of her four boys while creating a loving environment with lots of excellent home-cooked meals. Pat’s true legacy was more than what most would call “just a housewife.” She was one of her generation’s strong women who could “do it all,” from being a loving wife and mother, disciplinarian, scheduler, teacher, cook, home cleaning and repairs, and with four boys a medical expert for small wound care. She loved to sew and bake cookies.

Pat always made the holidays special for her children and grandchildren by organizing family dinners and gatherings. Cookies and a wide variety of baked goods were always available for all to enjoy. Pat will be fondly remembered for her dedication to her family and for being a kind and loving wife to Bill and a caring mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren.

Pat is survived by her sons, James (Jean) Wood of Lake Tomahawk, Timothy Wood of Arbor Vitae. Thomas (Bobbi Sue) Wood of Houghton, Mich., daughter-in-law Jolie Wood of Mosinee, grandchildren Andrew, Kevin, Joshua, Anna, Daniel, Ben, Joseph; great -grandchildren William, Jocelyn, Tommy; niece Gretchen (Jim) Brogan of Ontonagon, Mich., nephew Don (Glenna) Brinkman of Lake Linden, Mich., nephew Louis (Carol) Chandonais of Lake Linden, Mich., and other family and many friends.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, infant son Michael, son Ronald, and sisters Hasseltine (Tina) Brinkman and Margaret Chandonais, also niece Carol (Marty) Dennis and nephew David (Mary Ann) Chandonais.

A private family service will be held for Pat at the Carlson Funeral Home. You may leave your private condolences for the Wood family at www.carlsonfh.com. The Carlson Funeral Home, 715-369-1414, is serving the Wood family.