COLUMBUS—Patricia A. "Pat" Schoenherr, age 85, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at her home. She was born on September 3, 1938 in Portage to James and Bernice (Morgan) Donnelly. Pat graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1956, from Columbia County Normal Teacher's College, Columbus in 1958 and UW-Whitewater. She was married to Paul Schoenherr on May 17, 1958 and together raised three children. Pat taught country school for four years, then taught at Eastside Elementary in Sun Prairie for over 30 years. She read for First Books Program/Bookworms Columbus Township and was a 4-H leader. She was a member of the Moon Glo Homemakers and Penny Power club. She volunteered for the American Red Cross Blood Mobile. Pat enjoyed reading-especially to children, gardening, canning, baking Christmas cookies with her grandkids, traveling, sewing, needle work, solving puzzles in the daily paper, making cards, playing cards, visiting family and neighborhood get-togethers. Her favorite times of all were spent with her family and her precious grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 65 blissful years; three children Robert (Kathy), Barbara (Gary) Reifsnider and Tom (Bonnie); four grandchildren Nicole (Andrew) Kruesel, Eric Schoenherr, Shelby (Andy) Selje and Hailey (Carson) Schoenherr; two great grandchildren Henry and Collette Kruesel; brother Mike (Barbara); five sisters Mary, Kate (Gordon), Betty, Irene (Duane) and Sarah; three brothers-in-law Walter, Donald (Sandra) and Kurt (Deb); numerous nieces, nephew, other relatives and many friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandchild Holly Jo; father-in-law and mother-in-law; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Don and Joan, Tom and Beverly; infant brother Gerald; brothers-in-law Martin Platt, Jose' Aguiniga; Paul's brother and wife Gerald and Joyce Schoenherr and sister-in-law Marge Schoenherr.

Pat was the BEST wife, mother and grandmother. She was always there with a shoulder to cry on, ear for listening and a hug to make it all better. We were so blessed to have her in our lives. We will miss her every minute. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Jensen Funeral & Cremation, Columbus. A private family service will be held with Father Jim Murphy. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Columbus. Memorials may be directed to the CCAHCE/Bookworms or the Charity of one's choice. Please share your online condolences with Pat's family at jensenfuneralandcremation.com