Patricia Sundstrom (Kraus), 63, passed away in Austin Texas on August 27th 2007. Patricia was born on July 28th 1944 in Kenosha Wisconsin the daughter of Grace Kraus (Rasmussen) and the late Frank Kraus. Patricia died peacefully with her family at her side after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Patricia was a realtor in Wisconsin and Illinois for many years. She retired in Key West, Florida with her husband in 1995. She loved life and was an inspiration to many. Patricia was smart, funny, caring, and full of energy. She graduated with honors from Concordia University with a communications degree in 1997. She took up running in her late 50s and then completed the Danskin Triathlon at 59. Patricia also enjoyed gardening, photography, traveling and shopping. Survivors include her husband Jan; two sons and daughter-in-laws, David and Donna, and Jeff and Sheri; and one grandson Scott Patrick. She will be dearly missed by all of her friends and family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor at PanCAN (877-272-6226 or http://www.pancan.org). Guestbook online at http://obit.wcfish.com. No service will be held by Patricia's request. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78705 (512) 452-8811.
