Alfred “Al” Leo Patin

Alfred Leo “Al” Patin

God called Alfred Leo “Al” Patin quietly Tuesday, October 30, 2018, after blessing him with 88 years of life. Al was the loving husband of our dear Mom Patricia for 54 years, until her passing in 2005. Dad was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, and is survived by his children, grandchildren, great granddaughters, nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Al was the dear Dad of Jeanne (Gene) Meyer, Diane (Steve) Goodrich, Peggy (Mike) Larsen, and Bob (Linda) Patin. Dad loved children, and was blessed to be loving Grandpa of Stacie (Brian) Foote, Sam (Carol) Meyer, Jake Meyer, Seth (Brooke) Patin, Erik (Melisa) Larsen, Jen (Brett) Hermanson, Tony (Marian) Larsen, Luke Patin, Laura (Ryan) Schwartz, Collen (Bakha) Yunosov, Paul (Lauren) Patin, Becky Patin, and Beth (Jon) Boyce. Dad was also greatly blessed with 14 beautiful great granddaughters – Lexi, Emma, Natalie, Adelyn, Lily, Olivia, Oona, Arya, Isla, Lily, Liesel, Cora, Sophia, and Clara – ages 11 to 2 months. He took great joy in spending time with them.

Dad also loved family life, golf, bowling, yard work, walking, and sports – especially the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers. Dad was also a great swimmer. Dad and Mom traveled widely all through their life together, visiting many parts of the world, and building wonderful, lasting memories.

We are very proud of Dad’s service in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1953. Dad loved his country, and always encouraged us to.

We all learned from and respected Dad’s work ethic, and are proud of his business career in the food industry. Beginning as a bagger in a local food store, Dad rose to retail store management, then transitioned to wholesale. After a brief period at Consolidated Cardinal Foods, Dad began a career at Roundy’s Inc. which lasted almost 20 years. Dad had a profound understanding of marketing and was an indispensable, loyal partner for Roundy’s growing group of valued store owners. Dad retired as Roundy’s Vice President of Retail Operations, having helped lead Roundy’s steadily forward, including through the launch of Roundy’s retail chain, Pick ‘n Save.

Dad was a member of St. Mary Catholic Faith Community, and served as an usher for many years, also active with Mom in many other areas of service until their health prevented. We heartily thank all those at St. Mary who had part together with them in the faith community.

We are grateful to the staff and all those who cared for Dad at Tudor Oaks Retirement Community of Muskego. You made Dad’s ‘new house’ a home and friendly community for him as his need for care increased.

A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic faith community, 9520 W. Forest Home Ave. A memorial mass will follow at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial gifts will be used for charities which benefit children, such as Smile Train and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.