Our beloved Yash N. Patel, son of Nileshkumar and Bhartiben Patel, brother to Priyanka and Dia, and grandson of Narendrabhai and Revaben Patel was everything we could’ve asked for.
Yash was 19 when he passed, about to start his second year at UW-Madison studying Finance. He worked very hard and sacrificed many things to achieve his goals, and at the age of 19 he already had many internships under his belt, he had professional aspirations, and he had the drive to achieve them.
He was mature beyond his years, but at his core, he was a little kid. He loved to play tennis and pickleball, or any sport or game in general. He’d hang out with his friends, he’d work out, he’d watch TV and take a million naps. He loved eating food, most of all food his mom and younger sister made for him. He loved his family even more, and he made it known. He loved teasing his sisters and playing with his parents. He loved sending people stupid videos of stupid people and then laughing about it. He loved being seen by everyone. No matter where he went, he brought a smile to someone’s face.
It was impossible not to like Yash. Even in his most dislikable of his traits, his sheer tenacity and self assurance forced you to respect the man. He’d strike up a conversation with anyone and charm them with his charisma. Or he’d start an argument. Either or. In death, we hope he finds peace as abundantly as he found joy in life. He was the baby of the family, dear to all. He was never afraid to be the biggest personality in the room, and he never relinquished being himself in all that he did. He would say “it’s not that serious” and move on from life’s troubles. And seeing someone so wise in their happiness and joyful in their living is what drew us all to him. The problem with being loved is that when you leave, you tear apart worlds. And Yash…well, he is very loved.
Visitation and prayers will take place at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Friday, August 21, 2026 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Cremation service at 3:00 PM.
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