Patricia Jean Frerks Winneconne, Wisconsin Patricia Jean Frerks, age 79, of Winneconne, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 26, 2010. She passed away, following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, where she had resided for the past 2 ½ years. Pat received loving care and comfort from the Evergreen staff. Patricia's family is deeply appreciative of the care she received from Evergreen and Heartland Hospice. Patricia was born in Oshkosh on December 21, 1930, to the late Harold and Viola (Stille) Sprague. She attended and graduated from Oshkosh High School. On March 25, 1949, Pat married Edward A. Frerks of Winneconne where they made their home and she raised her family. Pat was married to Ed for 50 years, and he preceded her in death on November 14, 2000. In her younger years she was a waitress at Holtz's Supper Club in Winneconne, and later she worked in the Food Service Department for the Winneconne School District. In the last of her working years, Pat did home health and hospice care, until her retirement. She was an avid Packer fan and never missed a game. Patricia was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Winneconne, where she had served as an Elder and many other roles, and she will be a greatly missed member of the church. Patricia is survived by her four children, David (Ann) Frerks, of Idaho; Susan Frerks, of Winneconne; Jeff (Tiffany) Frerks, of Appleton; Lori (Dave) Blythe, of Omro; one brother, John (Carol) Sprague, of California; nine grandchildren, Kevin, Richard, and Patrick Frerks, Luke and Peter Nesper, Brittany and Lexie Frerks, Nick and MacKenzie Blythe; and six great-grandchildren. Along with her parents and husband, Patricia was also preceded in death by one brother, Harold Sprague. Patricia brought happiness to everyone around her and will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 6, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 32 S. Third Ave., Winneconne, with Pastor Mara Rivera and Pastor Ann Frerks officiating. A Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. P.O. Box 250 Winneconne, WI 54986 (920) 582-4242 Please submit online condolences to www.muellerfuneralhomeinc.com