Patricia C. Breunig, age 86, passed away in her home on September 23, 2025. After spending her life selflessly dedicated to her loved ones and strong in her faith, she joined her late husband, Bernard, on what would have been their 67th wedding anniversary.

Born in Ashton, WI to Joseph and Lucy Meinholz, she grew up to become the devoted matriarch of her family. Her life's true calling was caring for others, and she embraced the role of wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend with unwavering love and compassion. For decades, she created a home filled with warmth, kindness, and endless support for everyone who entered. For those closest to her, she was known as "the baby whisperer", with a passion for holding babies and a knack for soothing them in a way no other could.

Patricia passionately cheered for her favorite Wisconsin teams the Milwaukee Brewers and Wisconsin Badgers. She also enjoyed the quiet challenge of a good game of Scrabble. The simple pleasures brought her immense joy and created countless cherished memories for her family. Her quiet strength and graceful spirit were a beacon of light to all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Frank (Theresa), Alex (Tonya), Nancy (Kirk) Einhorn, Joan (Mike) Mestelle, Edward (Kathy), Katherine (Daniel) Pethan, Sam (Ande), Gerilyn (Eric) Darnell; grandchildren Matthew and Hannah Breunig, Calynne Breunig, Coleman (Heather) Breunig, Cleary (Jordan) Breunig, Nick (Christina) Rasmussen, Dylan (Calvin) Breunig, Victoria (Branden) Trager, Mardell (Adam) Einhorn, Nathan (Shannon) Einhorn, Jacob (Selina), Molly (Connor) and Bethany Mestelle, Alyse (Lucas) Johnson, Riley and Eddie Breunig, Joseph, Benjamin and Thomas Pethan, Penn and Bodie Breunig, Carter and Emma Darnell and 15 great-grandchildren; sisters Lucy Kippley, Judy (Del) Endres; brothers Ronnie (Helen) Meinholz, Lloyd Meinholz; and in-laws Bernie Meinholz, Merl Breunig; Donna Ferguson; David (LaLonnie) Breunig, Dennis (Jeanne) Breunig, Jeannette Breunig, and Linda Breunig. Patricia is further survived by many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents (including her stepmother Alice), two sons Douglas and Patrick Breunig: brothers Robert and Richard Meinholz, sister Marilyn Breunig and in-laws Rita Meinholz, Virgil Kippley, Mary Meinholz, Ethel and Ralph Kippley, Louis Breunig, Ted and Mary Breunig and George Breunig.

A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 11 a.m. at St. Norbert's Catholic Church, Roxbury, with Father James Kotch officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Hooverson Funeral Home, 251 Water St., Sauk City from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Although flowers are appreciated, please consider a memorial to St. Norbert's Catholic Church Project Wish List or General Fund.

Patricia's family would like to thank the many supporters and caregivers in recent months.