Patricia Mercedes Friedrich, age 87, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Aurora St. Luke's South Shore. She was born on July 15, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI to Alvin and Norma (nee Keil) Sebastian. Patricia married Nicholas Friedrich on March 8, 1957 in Waukegan, IL. She had a long-time passion for embroidery, and love for cats, especially her Murray.
Nicholas has since passed away in 1997. Patricia is survived by her 4 children, Cathy Beaudry, Grace Gitzlaff, Mark Friedrich, and Mary Friedrich, 10 grandchildren. and five great grandchildren. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W. Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI 53095). Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday, October 30th from 10:00 until 11:00 am. Private Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the ASPCA.
A special thank you to all the Dr's and ICU nurses at Aurora St. Luke's who cared for her, and to all of the staff at Cedar Bay West at Cedar Community for all their care with Patricia during her 5 year residency.