Patti Ann McClary

Patti Ann (Comstock) McClary, a part-time resident of Tucson, Arizona and formerly of Kohler, Wisconsin, ascended to her heavenly home on Monday, April 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Adeline Comstock, beloved daughter Katherine, infant niece Sarah, mother-in-law Delores and special friend Barb Woodrum with whom she is now united in God’s Kingdom for all eternity.

Born on December 31, 1953 in Evanston, IL, she married John A McClary, Jr. in Green Bay, WI on June 4, 1977. In 1979, the family moved to Sheboygan, WI and to Kohler in 1985. Patti was very involved in Kohler Public Schools as a member of School Board, cheerleading coach and later employed in the Student Services Office. Other previous employment included positions at First Wisconsin Bank, Shorewest Realtors and First United Lutheran Church. While raising her family, Patti was active as a volunteer with Sheboygan Service Club, Readers’ Theater, FULC Council, Meals on Wheels and as an advocate for a variety of cancer research initiatives.

In addition to her husband, John, she is survived by daughters Meagan (Shawn) Strehlow of Green Bay and Erin McClary of Novato, CA; sister Lori (Jim) Nelson of Cedar River, MI; brother/sister-in-law Steve (Anne) McClary of Hinsdale, IL; her very special grandchildren, Owen and Sydney Strehlow along with Caitrin and Sofia Olivieri of San Jose, CA. Patti is further survived by half-sister Dale Comstock; father-in-law Jack McClary; sister-of-the-heart Sally Olivieri; beloved nieces and nephews; “4th daughter” Dara Rodziewicz and “son” Omar Bell.

Patti was a 12 year survivor of leiomyosarcoma (LMS) cancer which ultimately claimed her life despite fighting it with all her might. She never gave up! The family would like to thank all of her special LMS friends, whose website provided both support and an abundance of valuable information; the medical staff at the Vince Lombardi Clinics in Milwaukee and Green Bay; the surgical team at UCSF led by Dr. David Jablons; and the UMC Arizona sarcoma team led by Dr. Lee Cranmer. A special thank you goes out to Patti Dexter at UMC for her undying devotion to Patti’s medical care and special bond they formed.

In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage donations in her honor to Kohler Public Schools designated for the Katherine A. McClary Scholarship Fund.

A Funeral Service in celebration of Patti’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at First United Lutheran Church, 2401 Kohler Memorial Drive, Sheboygan, WI. Rev. Todd W. Smith, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Kohler, WI. A time of visitation and support will be held at Ballhorn Chapels, 1201 N. 8th Street, Sheboygan, WI on Thursday evening from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and at the church Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.