"I know it´s a long time since she passed away, I had been trying to find her, but I lost her adress, she was my third grade teacher, she was a very special person, later on she and her husband would take me and another student to the movies and then to get some pizza, then I came back to Mexico ando lost all contact with her, and today I just foundo out about this. I am so sorry Mr. Veleke"
In loving memory of
Patricia A. Veleke
September 14, 1944 - December 16, 2010
Madison -- Patricia A. Veleke, age 66, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010, at UW Hospital. She was born on September 14, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Eyolf and Ruth (Howison) Hansen. She graduated from West High School in 1962 and attended UW-Madison for a bachelor's and master's degrees in Education. She spent 34 years teaching at Hoyt, Mendota, Van Hise, and Aldo Leopold Elementary schools in the Madison School District. She was a life-long member of Bethel Lutheran Church and served as a Sunday school teacher, greeter, and communion deacon. She enjoyed reading, cross stitching, knitting, tutoring first graders, stamping greeting cards, and participating in the Metropolitan Stamping and Crafting groups. Her greatest passions were her family and traveling. She was especially proud that she visited over 60 countries in her life time.
Pat is survived by her husband, Larry Veleke; sister, Susan Hiscox of Whitewater; niece, Erika Hiscox of Chicago, IL; nephew, Ryan Hiscox also of Chicago, IL; step-daughters, Debbe (Tracy) Tipping of Round Rock, TX, and Michelle (Randy) Evans of Tulsa, OK; and Step-grandchildren, Gerrit Tipping and Lily Evans.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eyolf and Ruth (Howison) Hanson and brother-in-law, Myron R. Hiscox.
Funeral services will be held at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 11:30 a.m., with Pastor Curtis Everson officiating. A visitation will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday, from 10:30 a.m. until time of service.
The family would like to thank the staff of UW Hospital for the care they provided to Patricia. It is Patricia's expressed wish that NO FLOWERS be sent and donations be made to Bethel Media Ministry, Bethel Food Pantry, or your local food pantry.
Tributes
"Larry I just found out about Patricia and our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. This is the best and worst time of the year for some of us and we feel what you are going through. We cannot make it there, but if we could we would give you a big hug tell you to keep the faith. Dennis & Connie Silbaugh"
"Pat and I were in Sunday School together and we were confirmed together by the late Dr. Morris Wee in 9th grade. She was always so intelligent and so kind even as a young girl. Her students and her many friends have been blessed to have shared part of the journey with her. We will miss Pat very much. Love, Carrie and Norv Bernhardt"
" My thoughts and prayers go out to Larry, Debbie and Michelle. They used to be my neighbors in Cottage Grove."
"Our love and support goes out to Larry and family. We have known Larry since 1967. Happiness came to Larry when he found Pat. She made his life whole. We enjoyed dining out at new locations and hearing about their latest travels. Pat was very intense about her teaching and I'm sure touch the lifes of many students. Pat will be missed by all. "