Patricia Kaufmann

KAUFMANN, PATRICIA A. WATERTOWN Patricia A. Kaufmann, age 84, passed away on Wednesday March 9, 2011 at her home. Patricia was born on August 21, 1926 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth (Elbertson) Treiber. On September 11, 1948, she married Donald Kaufmann at First Congregational Church in Wauwatosa. Pat was a graduate of Wisconsin State Teachers College in Milwaukee, with a BS in education. She was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ. Pat enjoyed camping, square dancing, gardening, knitting, reading and cooking. Survivors include her husband Don, their daughters Marjorie (Dennis) Idzikowski of West Allis, Betsy (Jeff) Zetcavage of Germantown and Barbara (David Riedl) Kaufmann of Neenah, grandchildren Max (Erica) Idzikowski, David (Keri) Klein, Jennifer Klein, Mike (Jessie) Wirkus, Lynn (Tim) Gehrmann, Jessie (Scott) Parnau, Austin and Abby Riedl, great grandchildren Brandon, Faith and Lauren, also survived by John (Judy) Wirkus, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter Sally Wirkus, a great granddaughter Grace, her parents and a brother Phillip Treiber. A memorial service will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM at First Congregational United Church of Christ with Pastor John Kennedy officiating. Family and friends may call on Monday from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Love Fund at the church, would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at watertownwifuneralhome.com. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Services, is serving the family.