PATRICIA KIESOW

Patricia Patsy Kiesow, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Monday morning, August 22, 2011. She was born in Oshkosh on October 31, 1939, the daughter of George and Ruby Schulz. Pat graduated from Neenah High School where she met her husband Ralph. On November 11, 1961 Pat and her lifetime partner, Ralph, were married. Pat and her husband owned and operated the RAVENO BALLROOM for many years. Following her years at the Raveno, Pat continued serving her community for 10 years as a supervisor for the Town of Clayton. She was often seen outside feeding her birds or tending to the many flower gardens surrounding her house. Pat grew up showing horses and riding them in area parades. She also rescued and cared for many family pets during her life. Pat loved spending time with her family. Her greatest joy was being with her grandchildren. She was often cheering them on at sporting events or in the accomplishments they made in their daily lives. Survivors include her mother, Ruby Schulz; three children: George Kiesow, Milwaukee, Timothy (Cindy) Kiesow, Saint Germain, Kelly (Greg) Polman, Appleton; nine grandchildren: Sydney and Hayden Sokolowski-Kiesow, Hunter, Tatton, and Tanner Kiesow, Henry (Amy) Tellock, Melissa Tellock, Aaron and Allison Polman; two great grandchildren, Makenna and Chloe Tellock; a foster sister, Beverly Van De Walle, De Pere; a foster brother-in-law, Verlyn (Kathleen) Fuhrmann, Little Chute; Sandy Sokolowski, Milwaukee; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, George, and her husband Ralph. The Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 12:00 NOON at St. Gabriels Catholic Church, Neenah with Father Larry Seidl officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment will be in St. Margaret Cemetery. A special thank you to Joanne Del Ponte, Shirley and Rhody Platta, Sue Houle, and the many neighbors and friends who were always there for Pat. She also wanted to thank Doctor Phillips and staff at Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology, and Doctor Amato in Houston for the care and compassion she received.