Patricia Mary Gerseth

Patricia M. Gerseth, 86, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Dove Healthcare – West, Eau Claire, after a long illness and with her family at her side. She was born on May 28, 1931, a daughter to James and Henrietta (Koch) Gorman in Cross Plains, WI. She was raised in Madison, WI, and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1949. She married the love of her life, John C. Gerseth, Jr., on July 30, 1955, at St. Raphael’s Cathedral in Madison. While raising four children, she worked at various jobs, including retail and secretarial. She also spent many years as a caregiver to her mother and then her mother-in-law. Pat and her husband, John, moved to Eau Claire in 1979 and began a new chapter in their 61 years of life together. After John’s retirement, they enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping, and spending time with family and friends. In high school, she began playing the organ for St. Raphael’s High School Choir and thus began her joy of sharing her musical gift. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Altoona since 1979 and was one of several organists who played for Masses there for 27 years. She was also a member of the Mission Club and Fatima Apostolate. After her husband’s retirement, Pat also became an organist for the daily Masses at Sacred Heart Chapel until her health no longer allowed her to play the organ. She and John also became members of St. James the Greater Catholic Church. Patricia is survived by her two sons, David (Lavina) Gerseth of Madison, WI, and Robert (Barbie) Gerseth of Hortonville, WI; two daughters, Jean Gerseth and Mary Gerseth both of Eau Claire, WI; one brother, John Gorman of Fond-du-lac, WI; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald (Memory) Gerseth and Eugene (Vicki) Gerseth; five grandchildren, Jamie (Matthew) DeRungs, Christina (Jason) Mayr, Hannah, Morgan, and Dereck Gerseth; five great-grandchildren, Devan, Carter, and Layla Mayr, Ryker and Jackson DeRungs; as well as other nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; parents; parents-in-law, John and Irene (Miller) Gerseth; sister, Florence Gorman; sister-in-law, Mary Gorman; nieces, Kathy Gorman-Pope and Barb Gorman; nephews, Michael Gorman and Bill Gerseth. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1812 Lynn Ave, Altoona, with Father Derek Sakowski officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the WEST CHAPEL location of Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 1405 N. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, and again, one hour prior to Services at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Mausoleum, Eau Claire. Patricia’s family would like to thank St. Joseph’s Hospice for all the kindness and care they have given Patricia during this difficult time. We also want to give special thanks to the nurses, aids, and all the staff at Dove Healthcare – West for all of their outstanding care, kindness, and friendship in the care of our mother. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1812 Lynn Ave., Altoona, WI 54720 and Relevant Radio, 1496 Bellevue St., Suite # 202, Green Bay, WI 54311.

Service Information

Visitation

Thursday, June 22 2017
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home-WEST CHAPEL
1405 N. Clairemont Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54703

Rosary

Thursday, June 22 2017
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home-WEST CHAPEL
1405 N. Clairemont Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54703

Visitation

Friday, June 23 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Mary's Catholic Church
1812 Lynn Ave
Altoona WI 54720

Mass

Friday, June 23 2017
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. Mary's Catholic Church
1812 Lynn Ave
Altoona WI 54720