Patricia R. Aschbacher

Passed away peacefully Thursday, January 21, 2010. Born October 2, 1927 in Morse, WI. Daughter of Nellie and Henry Brinker. Stepdaughter of Albin J. Nelson. Patty married James "Chick" Aschbacher July 10, 1948 at St. Agnes Church in Ashland, WI. Devoted mother of Patty (Ken) Philaja, Nancy (Dennis) Forester, Mike Aschbacher and Rob (Julie) Aschbacher. Grandmother of Jeff (Heidi), Patty (Jim), Kenny (Traci), Mary (Jorge), Carrie (Cole), Annelise and Gabe. Great-grandmother of Andy, Jack, Kyle, Tony, Emma, Kaitlyn, Carlos and expectant great-granddaughter. Sister of Annabelle Floryance, Mabel Bay and Beverly (Ed) Frasl. Also survived by many other friends and family. Preceded in death by her husband Chick, grandson Caleb, brothers Garnet, Arnold, Gordon, and Bob Brinker, sister Dorothy Bahr. Visitation at ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH, 127TH and Howard Ave., Sunday, January 24, 1-3 PM. Funeral Mass at 3 PM. Burial St. Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Liver Foundation or the Wisconsin Donor Network are appreciated. She was a 17 year liver transplant survivor. She volunteered for Wisconsin Donor Network, Luther Manor and was member of Seton Seniors. Patty was devoted and faithful to husband, family, friends and the Catholic Church.