Patricia A., Gosz, age 79, a resident of Francis Creek, entered eternal life on Friday, February 12, 2016 at her home.

Patsy was born on April 5, 1936 in Manitowoc to the late Lester and Ruth Lorenz Reinke. She graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1954. On June 20, 1956, Patsy married Frank Gosz Jr. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot. She had worked at Mirro Aluminum for many years and concluded her working career at Bouril Plumbing. Patsy enjoyed spending her time cooking, sewing, volunteering for elections, gardening, playing cards and doing crossword puzzles, and above all, she cherished the time she was able to spend with her family and friends. Patsy was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church and the church's Christian Mothers.

Survivors include Patsy's husband: Frank Jr.; three children: Scott Gosz and his dog Tucker, Amy (Greg) Koch, and Brian (Kandy) Gosz, all of Francis Creek; three grandchildren: Kayla Gosz, Lane Gosz, and Lacie (Brandon) Skubal; a great grandchild expected in May; sister: Karen (Clarence Jr.) Meyer, Mishicot; brother: Gary (Ann) Reinke, Manitowoc; also other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. John Becker with burial to follow at St. Anne Parish Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Anne Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. The visitation will continue on Thursday at church from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any memorials in Patsy's name.

Patsy's family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Holy Family Cancer Center, and also to Kim Reel of Holy Family Hospice for all the care and compassion they provided.