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Patrice “Pat” Lynn Wienke passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2024 at Westfield Hospital in New Richmond, WI. She was born in Ramsey County, Minnesota on June 30, 1959 to Harold and Gloria (Fernlund) Jones. The family moved from Minnesota to New Richmond, WI and on November 26, 1977 Pat married her high school sweetheart, Steven Wienke. Their daughter, Melissa Jo was born the next year in North Carolina.
Pat was a proud military wife, mother, and homemaker as she and Steve traveled the country with the Air Force living in North Carolina, Virginia, California, Maryland, and finally Las Vegas, Nevada. After retirement, Pat and Steve moved back “home” to New Richmond where she was a caregiver for her mother. She enjoyed meeting new people and with all the moves she loved to decorate and make each new house a home. She loved to try her hand at different crafts, including ceramics and needlework, finding new recipes and baking old family favorites. She volunteered in every post whether it was on the OB ward in Virginia or as Den Mother with Melissa’s scout group in California. Pat also had a soft spot in her heart for the numerous animal friends who would share their home. The last cat, Gizmo, was an especially close companion. Despite all her health issues, she was doing quite well and still meeting every challenge with determination.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Steven Wienke, father Harold (Kathryn) Jones, sister Christine (Richard) Thompson, brother Robert Jones, son-in-law Layne Olson, sister-in-law Lavonne (Joseph Lado) Wienke, six step-siblings and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Melissa Jo Olson, mother and stepfather Gloria and Marvin Linder, father- and mother-in-law, Paul and Leitha Wienke, sister- and brother-in-law, Loreen and Dale Moe, and her Jones and Fernlund grandparents.
A memorial gathering will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 pm at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (728 S Knowles Ave.) in New Richmond. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Dear Steve,
We are deeply sorry to hear of Patrice’s passing. Though we only had the chance to meet you and Patrice briefly, we could see the warmth and love you shared as a family. Having known your wonderful daughter Melissa, we are reminded of the beautiful legacy of kindness and joy Patrice helped create. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Joey and Christine Makin
Dear Steve Wienke and family: Sorry to hear about your lose! I so loved Melissa, I wish I could have know Patrice. For her daughter was the sweetest lovely person. I pray that God will bless you and comfort you at this sad time. I know you or greatly loved by Layne. I am Laynes Sister Lorna Joyce Olson
Dear Steve, Our family was greatly saddened to hear of your wife’s passing. We loved Melissa and know that she came from such wonderful parents like you and Patrice. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sincerely, Lex and Shannon Olson
Dear Steve and Family
We send our deepest sympathy, That your beloved Wife has passed away, and has gone to our Heavenly Father. Now she is with your Loving precious Daughter Melissa. I had the pleasure of being able to know you both at Layne & Melissas house. The Love that you both have is shown by how you have raised a Beautiful Daughter Melissa. In all the times I have talked with Patrice, the letters we have wrote. It has been a blessing to have all of you in our family. We will always have you all in our in our Hearts, Prayers, and thoughts. We will miss Patrice. As we always remember Melissa, we will always remember and miss Patrice. They are always with us in our Hearts & Souls.
Love always
Lee & Joan Makin
I am heart broken for you Uncle Steve.
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