GREEN BAY - Marian B Patrickus, friend to all who knew her, died September 5, 1999, at a local hospital. Marian was born and raised in Oconto Falls, the daughter of the late William and Mary Lemorande. On February 18, 1939, she married Sylvester Anthony "Pat" Patrickus at Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Oconto Falls. The couple later moved to Green Bay where they were members of Annunciation Parish since 1943. Together they raised three sons until her husband's death on August 5, 1976. Marian enjoyed the rewards of working with friends and volun- teering her time with various community agencies. Up until the time of her death, she worked closely with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program She began working with this program in 1977 and received the aware of Lifetime Member in 1983. She also worked as a volunteer at the local March of Dimes since 1989. Marian was deeply devoted to the efforts of both organizations and was pleased to be an active participant for many years. She was very appreciative of all the friends she made through the years. Marian was an excellent mother and a very proud grandparent.
Survivors include, three sons and two daughters-in-Iaw; Robert, Green Bay; John and his wife, Karen, De Pere; Martin and his wife, Kathryn, Old Orchard Beach, Maine; seven grandchildren,Wendy, Milwaukee; Todd and his wife, Tracie, Suamico; Shaun, Chicago; David, Sterling Heights, Mich.; Lisa, Indianapolis, Ind.; Krysten, Milwaukee, and Beth, De Pere; she is also survived by three sisters-in-Iaw, Alice Lemorande, Green Bay; Lorraine Lemorande, Oconto Falls; and Neva Lemorande, Oconto Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents (William and Mary Lemorande, her husband, Sylvester Anthony "Pat" Patrikus, and her four brothers; Wilbur "Bud", Robert "Ridge", Ralph and Len Lemorande.
Friends may call at Annunciation Catholic Church, 401 Gray St., from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Joseph Coopmans 0. Praem officiating. Entombment will be in the Allouez Chapel Mausoleum.
A memorial fund has been established in her name. Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family.