Patti Jo Clark, 60, of Sheboygan, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. She was surrounded by family at the time of her passing and left this world peacefully and encompassed by the love of her family. Patti was born on February 4, 1964, in Algoma to the late Norbert Joseph and Carol Jean (Hafeman) Daul. She was a proud resident of Algoma and graduated from Algoma High School with the Class of 1982.
Throughout her life Patti worked as a waitress for several restaurants serving food and getting to know the people she was serving. She loved engaging with people and was such a welcoming presence for all those who knew her. Her current job at Central High School in Sheboygan offered her the opportunity to combine two things she loved, preparing food and engaging with the students she served. She loved all the children she worked with over the years. This kind of work allowed Patti to showcase her talents and put her in contact with kids who could benefit from her generous heart.
Patti enjoyed working with her hands and often crafted beautiful things for her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and canning the things she had so lovingly grown. Above all, Patti deeply loved her family and nothing in her life brought her more joy than the people she loved. The time she was able to spend with her loved ones was invaluable to her and the memories they made together will be cherished forever. She held a very special place in her heart for her grandchildren and the absolute joy and light they brought to her life. She swelled with pride at any mention of their names. Upon her death it was discovered that she had written little notes about the people in her life she held dear, detailing the strengths she saw in each of them and admired. She was fiercely proud of her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to be known and loved by her.
Although this loss was sudden and unexpected, her family has taken comfort in knowing that Patti is free from the burdens and struggles of this life and is now resting peacefully in the arms of her Savior.
Patti is survived by her significant other; Don Fischer, her children; Ashley (Tony) Worzalla, Katie Teaff, Matt (Brittni) Clark, stepdaughters Heather Gandarilla and Rachel Fischer, her grandchildren; Ethan, David, Blake, Sadie, Chase, Isaiah, Cooper, Braelyn and Noah, her siblings; Dean (Cheryl) Daul, Lori (Tom) Maassen, and Debbie (Mike) Boucher. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Patti was preceded in death by her parents and infant sister Julee Daul.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Reinbold Novak Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th St. Sheboygan. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 11:00 AM until the time of the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lighthouse Recovery in Patti’s name.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the St. Vincent ICU Staff especially to Dr. Daniel Monroy Chavez and Allison RN for the care, comfort and compassion they showed Patti and her family.
Patti meant so much to me and my sister at Étude High School. She told my sister and I we were welcome at all times. I said I'd dye her hair blue to compliment her eyes because she had the most kind and caring eyes. She's been a gentle and sweet person the past two years I've known her. I really enjoyed school with her presence. I'm grateful to have learned about how much she loves her grandchildren, she's such a sweetheart.
Thank you for all your kindness Patti I will never forget all the good mornings and lunch hours with you I’ll forever be thankful that even if other kids where not in a good mood you always made sure to give us a smile and kind words you will be remembered and missed by so many I hope you rest in peace!! Sending all my love to her family and friends!!
Patty I miss you so much. You were like a grandma to me. Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me and for saying goodmorning to me. I will forever appreciate you and you will be remembered. I love you ❤️ rest in peace
Ashley, Katie, Matt, and Patti's family, I am so sorry for the
loss of your Mom and Sister, I have been praying for you.
Love, Brian Polencheck.
Patti, you were such a wonderful person to have in our school. You were such a kindhearted and caring person. I love how you'd be there for the students when they needed someone. Your sweet smile and your kind words will be deeply missed. But overall, we will miss seeing you at school. Étude middle school and Étude highschool was very lucky to have a lunch lady like you. It pains me to see you gone, but I know that you have gone to a beautiful place and are safe from pain and trouble. Rest in peace, Patti. I'll miss you forever.
Patti was the person you could never lie to, she knew if you were struggling. She was the person where you felt safe, and to see her passing it feels like a piece of you went with her. But that's okay She would have wanted you to live a wonderful life. I am proud to call her a friend, a giver to all,
We will all miss you patti.
so, so sad. So many classmates will miss you forever, and I was already missing you when you were absent for weeks. You had such infectious charisma and a great positive personality and a sense of humor that nobody can go wrong with, and I loved talking to you and getting to know you better. You also gave me so much good advice.
Thank you.
Grandma lunch lady, you were a shining light in my life. I met you when I really needed someone to talk to and you provided me with hope for it to be better. I only knew you a short time but your impact on me was a large part of me learning to heal and love me. Still so far to go. Thank you for every morning I got to see you and all you did really touched my heart and soul. Till we meet again my friend. Rest easy!
Patti you were the best lunch lady a kid at school could ever ask for, it’s saddens me I wasn’t there to say goodbye but I miss you and will meet you in another life
Dear Patti. Thank you for bringing light to my senior year at étude. We will all miss you and will forever be in our memory- love, the students of ÉTUDE
Patti was our wonderful lunch lady at etude high school and middle school. We deeply cared about her so much she was always making sure that we knew she cared about us even when she looked like she was having a bad day she always made sure to tell us to have a good day. I will forever cherish our lunch conversations in my heart.
Prayers and love to all!
So sorry for your loss.
Dear Mathew,
To you and your dear sisters, Brittni and the rest of the family, we are deeply sorry for your loss and our heartfelt condolences. May your mother be at peace .
Our love and prayers for your healing,
Heather and Bryan
I wish we had a chance to sit fiwn and have a talk before it was ur time to go I really miis u and remember all the good and bad memories i had with you Love u and will miss u until the day we meet again... Tell Grandma n grandpa daul miss them till we meet again
We are saddened by the loss of an integral family member. Praying that her love for you will help through the grief.
