Patrick Carroll

Patrick Joseph Carroll, 63, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2025. He was born on January 19, 1962, to the late Robert and Winifred (Leydon) Carroll, in Deerfield, Illinois. Pat went on to earn his CPA, and then became an entrepreneur.

Patrick lived a life overflowing with creativity, humor, and heart. A gifted musician, he wrote over 80 songs and played the banjo, with a special love for folk music, which his late wife wasn't super fond of. He even wrote a musical that will be playing at a theater in Kaukauna in the near future. He was always making others laugh—whether through his self-deprecating humor, his clumsy charm, or his habit of doing everything with a funny twist.

Patrick was multitalented in every corner of life: a golfer, an extravagant cook who loved hosting dinners, a wreath-maker at Christmastime, and someone who approached every task with intelligence and intention. Pat was also recognized in Future Neenah for his Christmas decor. He was known for being humble, for losing things often (sometimes even finding them in his pocket the next day), and for pouring his whole heart into the people around him. Pat touched countless lives with his kindness, his creativity, and the biggest heart anyone could know. His life was rich with stories, full of love, and impossible to narrow into a single line—because he truly lived many.

Pat is survived by his children: Chelsea (Crook) Kaiser, Brittnee Bliss, Emmett Carroll; grandchildren: Cameron Kaiser, Clay Kaiser; siblings: Ellen Gahart, Tom Carroll, Bob Carroll.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.