Patricia J. Ruder, age 86, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 in Marshfield, WI.
How does Jack, who has been married to Patty for sixty-six wonderful years, say goodbye to the love of his life?
Too hard to say goodbye.
How do two sons, John and A Andy, say goodbye to their mother who was their Trailblazer, Badger, and best thing in the parade?
Hard to say goodbye.
How do siblings, Judy, Susie, Vicki, Janice, and Pat say goodbye to someone that has been their Tag-along, someone they looked up to, the family historian and memory keeper, a hero, a mentor, a steady rock, an intelligent lady, and most of all best friend?
Hard to say goodbye.
How do granddaughters Carman and Brooke, and grandsons Isaac, Elijah, and Zachary say goodbye to a grandmother that has always been so present in their lives?
Hard to say goodbye.
How do great grandsons Cal and Heston say goodbye when they never had the chance to get to know this wonderful lady that would have spoiled them so much?
Hard to say goodbye.
How do daughters-in-law (Teddi and Melinda), sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and all of her many friends say goodbye to such a unique lady, who meant so many different things to them?
Hard to say goodbye.
As time passes and all of our tears are gone and our eyes are dry, we will think of Patty and how hard it was to say goodbye.
When the hurt has eased, and the pain has gone away, we will be able to talk about how special Patty was in each and every way…….
Maybe then, we will be able to say goodbye.
