Patricia "Patti" Ann Genet

Patricia "Patti" Ann Genet, age 85, of Boonville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Evansville, IN to the late Gilbert Brink and Dorothea (Ricketts) Brink Wetherbee.

She was a student at Henry Reis Elementary School where she met her future husband, Ron Genet. They both graduated from Central High School and continued to stay active in planning the class reunions. She worked at National City Bank, Warrick National Bank and Old National Bank and retired after many years at age 66. Patti volunteered at Wish Upon a Star (Granted) and chaperoned many families to different destinations to grant children and families their wishes. She enjoyed her family and starting family traditions that they continue to honor today. Patti loved spending time with her family, friends, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She never met a stranger she didn't like and was always giving from her heart. She was the life of the party, telling stories and had a great sense of humor. Her smile was bright and filled the room with love. Patti was notorious for her all day shopping excursions and marathons. She loved a bargain and the clearance racks and her supersize diet Cokes!

Ron and Patti had a loving marriage for 66 1/2 years. He took amazing care of her the past six years and she will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. They always won the dance contest for the longest marriage at weddings.

Patti is survived by her loving husband, Ronald W. Genet; children, Tammi Staum and husband Lew, Ronald W. Genet II and his wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Adam (Kelly) Nicholson, Ryan (Jennifer) Nicholson, Seth (Natasha) Nicholson, Evan (Andrea) Nicholson, Lewis Staum, Sarah (Chase) Benjamin,

Kendra Houchins, Lindsey Cohen, Jeremy (Ally) Genet; great-grandchildren, Aiden Nicholson, Rylynn Nicholson, Lillian Nicholson, Andrew Nicholson, Alex Nokes, Ruby Benjamin, Ada Benjamin, Sylas Staum, Adley Staum, Cael Staum, Henry Cohen, Harrison Cohen, Nora Houchins; sister, MaryJo Marks; and many other extended family and friends.

A special thanks to caregivers, Shaina Bowman, Courtney Willis, Allison Willis, and Compassus Hospice Care nurse, Erica Duckworth, and they were all amazing!

Family and friends will gather on from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Alexander East Chapel, Evansville, IN followed by a Celebration of Life service at 6:30 p.m.