"Betty and Family, We were just informed from mom about Pat's passing. We are so sad for your loss but also thankful that Pat is at peace now with our Lord in Heaven. So many fun memories of Pat and you on the pontoon rides listening to Neil Diamond. Oh those rides were such a relaxing time with you all. We always felt blessed to be included when we were up north. The many Martini Golf outings with my Dad and Pat leading the way for the pre golf Curran dinner party and the fun Dinner and gambling party after. Betty, you and Pat always there for us up north to take care of us and all of our kids. You are in our prayers Betty and Family and wish we could be there to give you our Love. Unfortunately we are in Florida dealing with aftermath of hurricane Ian. We send our love and prayers and look forward to when we can see and be with you again. Breck and Sheri and Sandy Loos Pat and John, together again in Heaven....oh Boy!! "
In loving memory of
Patrick Curran
December 22, 1936 - October 21, 2022
Patrick Michael Curran, of Deerbrook, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center. He was 85 years old. He was born on December 22, 1936, in Antigo, a son of Maurice Curran and Alice (Benishek) Rasponi. He married Betty Noskowiak on November 24, 1956, at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church.
Pat attended St. John Catholic School in his early years and was a graduate of Antigo High School, class of 1955. His sophomore year of high school he attended Menasha High School while he lived with his aunt and uncle. He worked for American Can Company in Neenah for 17 years until 1973 when he and Betty moved their family of six to New London and became the pressroom supervisor at Curwood, Inc. In 1980 Pat became the vice president of sales for Converters Ink (SunChemical Inc.) in Appleton until his retirement in 2006 when he and Betty moved to Bass Lake.
Pat was a member of St. John Catholic Church and the Antigo Elks Lodge #662.
Pat enjoyed golfing, snowmobiling, pontoon rides on the lake, stock car racing, and working on his 1937 Chevy. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and attended the 1967 Ice Bowl. Pat also enjoyed attending the World Championship Snowmobile Races in Eagle River, the Iola Car Show, and stock car races at the Langlade County Fairgrounds. He and Betty traveled to Florida and Arizona during the winter months. Pat loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren attending their sporting events.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Curran; two daughters, Susan (William) Resch of Weyauwega and Cheryl (Steven) Thompson of Green Bay; two sons, Peter (Kathy) Curran of Sun Prairie and Patrick M. "Chip" Curran, II of Forest Park, IL; a brother, James (Nan) Curran of Cambridge; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, JoAnn Curran of Antigo and Sharon Newman of Mequon; a brother-in-law, Michael Noskowiak of Prairie du Sac; and many special cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert and John Curran; special aunt, Judy (Hubert) Hopfensperger; godchild, Robert Curran, II; cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 27 at 11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Visitation will be at church in Hoffmann Hall on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass.
The Curran family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and thanks to caregivers of Hands with Hearts, The Bay at Eastview, Aspirus Langlade Hospital ED, Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Rev. Charles Hoffmann, and his Bass Lake neighbors, friends and relatives.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made toward Hands with Hearts of Antigo and the Milwaukee Children's Hospital.
Tributes
"Sending deepest sympathy to Betty and her family. It was a pleasure getting to know you and Pat at Pine Meadow. God bless Ann Majewski"
"Dear Betty and family. so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. I know he is in a better place and not dealing with any more pain . Pat will always be in our memories on Bass Lake. Love Vicki"
"Betty and family, I`m so sorry to here of your loss. We all loved Pat and will miss him always. We were friends and working associates for a long time. Starting back in 1956 as press assistant at Marathon corp. I will miss your road trip calls when you somewhere on your way through the valley. Dave Weisgerber"
"How do you say good bye to someone you have known your whole life? you don't say it. The last time i saw my Uncle Pat was at my brothers wedding and we didn't get to spend much time talking.When i saw him at my nephews wedding, we chatted for a bit and he was filled with memories of me as a child telling me about how little i was and how they thought i wouldn't make it as i was a sick child. Through it all he never judged me and always was kind and loving to me. it was always exciting to see him and my aunt Betty. I was told by my mother that they are my god parents. I had spend many birthdays with them in my life. Always fun to be a kid . Amazing what we can remember even as we age. I will see him again some day . love will always shine through . Love Cathy Brown"