She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 18, 1942 to Pauline T. (nee Gluhak) and Rudolph L. Muhich. Pat graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was a teacher of gifted children. In 1957 she met and subsequently married the love of her life William and they began their lives together. Pat had a spirit of hospitality which was evident when she entertained her family and friends. In addition to hosting beautiful gatherings, she loved to spend time tending to her botanical garden.
Pat is survived by her husband of 53 years, William H. Nehrkorn; son and daughter -in -law, William H. Nehrkorn II and Dr. Cynthia Nehrkorn, daughter, Mary R. Nehrkorn; two grandsons, Billy and Jimmy Nehrkorn; and her brother-in-law, Melvin F. Nehrkorn and sister-in-law Audrey Nehrkorn. She was proceeded in death by her sister-in-law, Paula White.
A Rosary service will begin at 1:00pm on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, 525 111th Ave N, Naples followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Ave N, Naples. Entombment will be immediately following in Naples Memorial Gardens with reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat’s name to AVOW Hospice, 1095, Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 would be appreciated.