Drucilla "Pat" "Deke" Paquette

Drucilla “Pat” “Deke” Paquette, 85, Superior, died Monday, August 13, 2012 in Superior. She was born in Superior on July 29, 1927 to Clarence and Alice (Keefe) Hart.

She was employed as a cook and waitress for the Old Town Bar and Restaurant.

Deke was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, its Altar Society and a quilting club.
She and some friends formed a club and for over sixty years, they would meet and do a variety of activities.

Deke is survived by two daughters, Sandra (Dale) Schultz, Chippewa Falls, WI, Wendy Severin, Altoona, WI; three sons, Michael (Diane Nelson) Paquette, Portage, WI; Tom (Leslie) Paquette, Lake Whales, FL, Terry Paquette, Superior; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Duayne (Joylene) Hart and Ramey Hart, both of Folsom, CA and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert on October 11, 2009; a baby son, Todd Paquette; her parents; two brothers and one sister.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM Memorial Mass on Monday, August 20, 2012 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. James Tobolski, as celebrant.

Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery.

Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Animal Rescue Federation of Superior, 2225 Hill Ave., Superior, WI 54880.

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