Patricia "Pat" Gruhlke, age 73, Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Golden Living Center - Riverview in Tomahawk under the care of Aseracare Hospice.
Pat was born April 29, 1941 in Tomahawk, the daughter of Raymond and Ellen (Wright) Hodge. She married William J. Gruhlke on September 3, 1960 in Tomahawk; he passed away August 21, 2006.
Pat was first employed with Dyna Kleen, and was later employed with Riverview Nursing Home for 30 years, where she worked first as a CNA, later as a med tech, and then in medical records. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, and enjoyed her family - especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include: daughters, Dawn Gruhlke, of Tomahawk, Susan (Rick) DeLap, of Tomahawk; twin sons, Brian and Brad Gruhlke, both of Tomahawk; son, Bill (Joanna) Gruhlke, of Luxemburg; brother, Rollie (Nesta) Hodge, Tomahawk; grandchildren, Luke (Amy) Fisher, Travis (Lindsay) Fisher, Chelsey DeLap, Tucker DeLap, Eli Gruhlke, Max Gruhlke; great grandchildren, Lily, Aspen, Ellary, Hilja, and Olivia Fisher.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and daughter-in-law, Gina.
Funeral Services for Pat Gruhlke will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Grace Lutheran Church in Tomahawk. Rev. Mark Ziemer will officiate. The family will receive friends at the Krueger Family Funeral Home on Thursday, January 8th from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue at the church on Friday from 10:00 AM until the hour of service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in the spring at Greenwood Cemetery in Tomahawk.
Memorials are appreciated to Aseracare Hospice, 4107 Barbican Ave., Ste. 220, Weston, WI 54476