Patricia Ann Sartell, Janesville  (1931 - 2010)

October 18, 1931 - February 6, 2010
Patricia Ann Sartell, 78, of Janesville, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Mercy Hospital, Janesville, with her family and friends at her side. She was born in Racine on Oct. 18, 1931, a daughter of Henry and Ann (Jung) Zirkelbach, and was a 1950 graduate of Racine St. Catherine’s High School. She married the love of her life, Ervin “Doc” J. Sartell Jr. April 26, 1958, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Racine. Patricia helped her husband run “Doc Sartell’s TV Service”, which they operated from the family home. She also worked for Swiss Cheese Shop at the Oasis and SSI Technologies. Patricia was an active member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary and assisted with many of the other Veteran’s groups at their functions. Her greatest joy was caring for her family and time with the grandchildren. She also thoroughly enjoyed entertaining friends and getting ready for the holidays. She loved working in the yard and tending to her flowers. She found great joy in cooking and taking care of the home.
Patricia is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Mike) Quasius of Appleton, WI; son, Jon Sartell of Waukesha, WI; three grandchildren: Kyle Roach, Stephanie and Sarah Sartell; two brothers, Lawrence (Elaine) and David (Barb) Zirkelbach of Racine, WI; three sisters: Audrey (Tony) Maritato of DePere, WI, Nancy Zirkelbach and Linda Gonzales, both of Racine; a brother-in-law, Don (Judy) Sartell of Janesville; nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, at ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Janesville, with the Rev. Stephen J. Umhoefer presiding. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church. SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family. For on-line guestbook and registry: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com
The family would like to thank Dr. Murdy and the second floor nurses at Mercy Hospital, and hospice for their care and concern for mom during her brief illness. “Those we hold most dear, never truly leave us…they live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared and the love they brought into our lives.”
Mom you loved and cared for us so unselfishly. You loved being a wife and you loved being a mother and grandmother. You were a living example of how people should be cared for and you always knew what to say and do without hesitation. Thank you for the example mom. Jon and I find comfort knowing that you are with dad in heaven and we hope you are sitting at the table playing cards. Forever in our hearts….we love you mom.