Patricia Ann Rashid

Patricia Ann Rashid, age 83, died peacefully on February 21, 2009 at Touchstone Living Center in North Fond du Lac. Patricia was born in Rhinelander, WI. As a small child, Pat was placed with a local family in Fond du Lac and was adopted by them. Pat attended and graduated from Fond du Lac High School. In 1946 she married Richard Boelke. They had one son Richard who lives in Texas. One infant daughter died at birth. The couple was divorced in 1964.In 1988 Pat was reunited with, and married the love of her life Joseph Rashid. As a teenager Pat spent a great deal of time with the Rashid family because her very best friend was one of Joe's sisters.Pat and Joe cherished their life together. For a number of years they lived in Three Lakes, WI. Pat loved to watch birds, and the beauty of nature. She enjoyed golfing and bowling and especially gambling. Pat was a winner. She enjoyed casinos, dog races, and horse races. Pat was well known of loving the color red. If her fingernails weren't red, it was sure to be noted she was wearing her red shoes.She was employed by Cuna Mutual for thirty-five years; she loved her job and was very good at it. One of her proudest days was her retirement day. Pat was a volunteer for the American Red Cross in Madison, she also volunteered at St. Agnes Hospital after she and Joe moved back to Fond du Lac. Her greatest loves were her son Richard and her husband Joe.Pat is survived by her best friend and husband Joseph Rashid, her son, Richard Boelke, stepchildren, Deb (Bob) Toth, Joe Rashid Jr, Chris (Dave) Riederer, John (Becky) Rashid, Jeff (Kerrie) Rashid, Gene (Terri) Rashid, her half sister, Mary (Bob) Koshuta, half brother, Ray Boach, several nieces and nephews, and nineteen step-grandchildren, and twelve step-great-grandchildren. Pat was preceded in death by her infant daughter and two half brothers.



VISITATION: Thursday, February 26, 2009 from 3-5 P.M. at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. FUNERAL: Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place. Special thanks to the staff at Touchstone Living Center who provided exceptional loving care to Pat.Additional information and guestbook can be found at www.ueckerwitt.comUecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.