Born July 13,1943 at Milwaukee Hospital.

Proceeded in death by Lynn Barron (daughter) William Paris (husband) David Trewyn (best friend & father of their children) Otto Ensslin (brother) Otto & Helen Ensslin (father & mother)

Survived by daughter, Nellie (Tim) Redenius, granddaughter Haillee Redenius, grandson William Barron, sister Kathy Flynn

Pat spent her entire life taking care of those around her. Her home was the home everyone gathered at. The home everyone was accepted at. The home no one left hungry or feeling unwanted.  She ensured we had room for everyone, family or not. The moment you stepped through her door, you became family and remained family forever.

Many of the children she took care of would return as adults for visits and to include her in their own family events.

Pat only saw the good in people and she made sure you knew she loved you. Her hugs removed all the sad you may have been holding onto, even if it was for just a short while.

Pat loved her cat Sam. Sam was hands down a one-person cat as many people were scared of him. Pat would walk in and Sam would come out purring like a friendly cat, only for Pat.

Pat also loved and spoiled the family dog, Maxwell. Often times, Max would be found snuggled on top of her in her recliner.  Max is not a typical lap dog, weighing in around 87 pounds.  In her eyes, Max could do no wrong, EVER.

Pat loved crafting and spent many years going to ceramics classes. She would paint for hours. She loved teaching others different painting techniques.  She enjoyed word find books and adult coloring books and bingo.   She tried very hard to never miss wrestling.  Playing cards was also something she enjoyed. Her children grew up knowing what card nights as well as entire card days were. Pat loved dancing and swimming. She loved going on drives and enjoying the scenery.

She loved going to the movies-no salt no butter on her popcorn. If there was ever a movie you wanted to watch, she had it. She loved Elvis, County Music.

Pat kept her house spotless. Her children learned at a very young age how to properly keep their rooms, hang their clothes the correct way as well as the proper way to put folded clothes away. This would make for some pretty interesting stories later in life.

Pat loved spending time with her family.  It is safe to say her granddaughter Haillee was the light of her life. Haillee grew up spending time with her grandma every day. In Pat’s eyes, Haillee was the best gift she was ever given and she cherished every moment she was given with Haillee.

Pat made a decision to move to Wellington Meadows. This decision was not taken lightly by her family, but it was respected. In no time, the staff very quickly became her/our family as well. She spoke so highly of her care team and loved when they could just visit with her.  She made sure she always had snacks for them and an ear to listen if they ever needed to talk.  If they didn’t need to talk, there was always a court show or a game show she would invite them to watch with her.

So much was learned by Pat simply by paying attention to how she lived her own life:

Many lessons can be learned simply by accepting people as they are. Love can and will fix anything, if only we allow it to.  Be angry if you must, but then you must find a way to move past that, there is far too much good to focus on the bad. Mistakes, we all make them, just try harder next time. And finally, her famous words, I love you more.

Her family would like to acknowledge her amazing care team at Wellington Meadows.  The staff here had such an amazing role in her life as well. She loved them as well as their children.  The days she was able to spend time with their children made her smile even larger. Wellington felt like home away from home.  This was made possible by each of them.

Her family would also like to acknowledge the amazing care team Rainbow Hospice provided. Pat was able to live on her terms. Because of this, she was able to transition on her terms as well. None of this would have been possible without Hospice.    

She will be laid to rest on August 8, 2024 at Highland Memorial Gardens of Waukesha during a private family graveside service.

A celebration of life will be held on August 10th at 3pm at Pat’s home 10010 E County Road N Whitewater, WI 53190. Food will be provided.  Feel free to bring a dish to pass if you would like and as many stories/photos you may like to share.