Patricia Lynn Krukiel

August 3, 1947 - December 24, 2019

Patricia Lynn Krukiel, 72, passed away peacefully at her home after watching her Green Bay Packers beat the Vikings, on December 24, 2019. Pat or Patty, as family and friends knew her, was born on August 3, 1947 in Berlin, Wisconsin. She was the only daughter, with brothers, Rick, Tom and Bob; of Francis (Frank) and Frances (Fran) Malchetske. Pat spent much of her childhood traveling throughout the country with her family due to her dad’s occupation as a welder, building water towers. This resulted in her attending 22 different schools, which explains why Patti never met a stranger, made new friends and had maintained some friendships for over 60 years. She was a graduate of St. Mary Catholic High School in Menasha. Patty married John Binyon Krukiel, in Houston, Texas, on August 5, 1967. They were blessed with three sons; Bill, Michael, and David. They’re life was again blessed with the addition of Bill’s wife Bianca, and Michael’s wife Stephanie, and shared the wonderful world of grandchildren together until John’s death on October 27, 2004; after sharing 37 years together. She loved her many animals and nurtured some of them to a very old age. Her gift of crocheting enabled countless numbers of family and friends the gifts of cherished heirlooms afghans. But the true joy of her life was her children and grandchildren. She so enjoyed and took pride in all her son’s, and grandchildren’s milestones, and activities. Pat was truly the heart of her family. Patty is survived by son Bill and Bianca with their sons, Damian and Adrian. Son Michael and Stephanie with their daughters, Alissa, Macy and Brittany. Brother Rick and Connie, Brother Tom, Brother Bob and Beth, with their son Patrick, Jim Hendricks, her special friend of 13 years and his children, other relatives, and many friends. She was also much loved by John, Cindy, Jason, Kristin, and Robin Skipchak. Relatives and friends may call at the Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home of Berlin, Saturday January 11, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until leaving for Church for the 11:00 Mass at All Saints Catholic Church of Berlin. The Father David Greenfield will be officiating. Burial will take place directly after at Saint Michael Cemetery of Berlin.