Obituaries

Patricia Jeanette Niemann Patricia Jeanette Niemann, age 94 of Reedsburg, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Waco, Texas. She was born March 16, 1929, in Wilmington, California, to Francis and Marion Clark. She was united in marriage to Vincent Schwanke December 15, 1947. She married John L. Niemann Jr. September 8, 1979. Pat was a baker for many years in Spring Green until her retirement. She also volunteered at the Reedsburg Food Pantry and Reedsburg Area Medical Center. She was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Reedsburg and a Queen of Sheba OES. Survivors include her children, Glenn (Mary) Schwanke of Moody, Texas, Carolyn Dobson of Jacksonville, Florida, David Schwanke of Monona, Nancy Schwanke of Reedsburg, and James (Linda) Schwanke of Spring Green; seven grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; five step-children, John (Rachel) Niemann III, Ellen Schlieckau, Victoria (Patrick) Friel, Marcia (Evan) Wollschlager, Linda Woodward; and two brothers, James (Sanna) and Richard (Patty) of California. She was preceded in death by her husband John. Funeral service were held Tuesday, May 30, at First Presbyterian Church in Reedsburg with Rev. Lisa Newberry officiating. Internment took place at the Spring Green Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to First Presbyterian Church in Reedsburg or the Reedsburg Food Pantry.