Patricia “Patty” A. Rowles

Patricia “Patty” Ann Rowles, a loving and loyal wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, at St. Camillus in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin in the presence of her husband.

Patty was the beloved wife of Bill Rowles, with whom she shared an extraordinary 61 years of marriage. Together, they built a life centered on faith, family, and community.

Born on April 17, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Francis J. and Marie A. Geisler, Patty lived a life filled with kindness, devotion, and service to others.

Patty had a talent and passion for sewing and knitting. She also loved singing with her church choirs, finding joy in lifting her voice to celebrate her faith. Her dedication to service was evident in her role as Fellowship Committee Chairperson at her church and her work with Meals on Wheels.

Patty’s warmth and loyalty touched everyone who knew her. Her generosity, paired with her loving spirit, left an indelible mark on her family and friends.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Bill Rowles, and her children, Pam (Jimmy), Bill (Barb), Lara (Gary), and Amanda (Chad), her grandchildren, Jack, Kyle (Megan), Zach (Shylee), Noah, Connor (Christie), Ben, Isabel, Nathan, and Ella, and great grand-daughter Kayden.

She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings John (Bo) Geisler and Beverly Smutny.

Services will take place on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the East Residence Guardian Angel Chapel at St. Camillus, 10100 West Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by Mass at 11:00 AM. A reception will be held in the O’Donnell Room immediately afterward.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations be made in her honor to the Order of St. Camillus Foundation. Contributions will support the exceptional care provided in Skilled Nursing. Donations can be sent to 10100 W. Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226.