Patricia Charlotte "Pat" Linneman

Patricia Charlotte “Pat” Linneman of Janesville, WI passed away on June 26, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Janesville, WI, surrounded by love. Pat was born in Madison, Wisconsin on December 4, 1946, the daughter Ellis and Kathrine (Hansen) Hedden. She graduated from Janesville High School in 1965. Pat married D.J. Linneman on May 4,1974 and they later divorced. Pat started working with her father in restaurants at an early age and became an amazing cook and caterer. She had her own in-home day care for over 20 years. She cared for dozens of children over the years, many of whom became like family. She is a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and a former member of the Janesville Moose Lodge.

Pat’s family includes her 3 children; Shane (Donna) Linneman, Misty (Ted) Rich, and Bambi (Erik) Hatlevig, 4 grandchildren; Gracen, McKenley, Ethan and Chesney, 1 sister, Barbara Potter, 2 nieces, Katie and Karen. Also, her sisters of the heart, Barb Gjertson and Vickie Hackbarth. She was preceded in death by her parents and two grandsons, Jordan and Reese.

The family would like to thank the staff at Rock Haven for 16 years of loving care and the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for their grace and compassion in her final days.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME, 1010 N. Wright Road, Janesville. Pastor Bruce Gray will officiate. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 1st and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2nd at the FUNERAL HOME. HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY is assisting the family. Online condolences are welcome at www.henkeclarson.com.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established.