Patricia Rae Broukal died Friday, June 21, 2013 at her home on Post Lake of complications related to cancer. She was 62 years old.
Born July 31, 1950 in Laona, she was a daughter of Joyce Erickson of Elcho and the late Howard Erickson. She married Greg Broukal on May 13, 1972 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Elcho. He preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 2005.
Mrs. Broukal graduated from Elcho High School in 1968 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Northcentral Technical College. She received her bachelor of science degree in business from Upper Iowa University.
She was a flight attendant for North Central Airlines and was employed as an administrative assistant for IBM in Wausau. She later joined Bombardier and worked as an event coordinator.
Following her and her husband's move to Eagle River, she was employed by Decker Motorsports, the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce and most recently the Rhinelander school district's community education program.
She moved to the shores of Post Lake following her husband's death.
Mrs. Broukal enjoyed the out-of-doors, including golfing, snowmobiling, boating and ATVing. She volunteered for a variety of local organizations, including the Post Lake Improvement Association, Pelican Lake Chamber of Commerce, Langlade County Historical Society and the Hyland Lakes Lions Club.
In addition to her mother, Joyce, survivors include two sisters, Mary (Tim) Rusch of Summit Lake and Lisa (Mike) Haefs of Pelican Lake; a niece, Amanda (Nick) Schommer of Hastings, Minn.; and two nephews, Tommy and Ryan Schommer of Hastings.
She is further survived by her husband's family, including her father-in-law, Charles Broukal, Haines City, Fla.; sister-in-law, Ginger (Paul) Ernst of Racine; a nephew, Michael Mischler Jr. of Pickerel; two great-nieces, Natashia Powell and Shania Powell, both of Pearson; and other relatives and friends.
She also leaves behind her rescue cat, Gary.
In addition to her husband, Greg, and her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Linda; a nephew, Dan Rusch; a niece, Tina (Doran) Powell; and her mother-in-law, Ruth Broukal.
In accordance with her wishes, services will be very simple. Family and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday from 4 - 5 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home. A memorial service honoring her memory will be held at 5 p.m. led by Rev. Jerome Hahn.
Memorials are suggested to the Antigo-based Raptor Education Group Inc.
Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com
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Pat was a great part of the IBM Wausau Office. She was always ready to help and just a very good person. I am sorry to see her passing, my condolences to her family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Most sincerely, Linda Anderson Middleton
Pat was a great neighbor and good friend of ours on Post Lake. We loved to spend time with her on and in the water when we stayed in the summer and when it snowed in the winter. She was friendly, generous, thoughtful, and fun. We will miss her greatly. I look over from my dock to her pier and wish to see her waving back. Our condolences to her family and friends in their grief.
The Meekins Family
We met Pat several years ago when we assisted her with the erosion problem on her shoreline. She was great to work with and she seemed like a great person. We often got off track from talking work to talking about animals, birds, and the Northwoods. I was saddened to hear she passed away. My condolences to the family and all who knew her.
Stacy Dehne, Dept of Agriculture, Trade, & Consumer Protection
Jean Hansen, Oneida Co. Land & Water Conservation
Pat and I worked together while planning for the 2010 Oneida County Fair. I always enjoyed being with her because she always made me smile. She went to work for the Chamber after that and we all missed her. She will be a great loss to all her knew her.
I was very fortunate to have worked with Pat through the Chamber and then to have her with us in the Ambassadors. She will be fondly remembered and missed by us. She certainly kept a smile on her face and was an inspiration to all of us.
We will miss seeing Pat at Post Lake. As neighbor she was always very kind and helpful if needed. She enjoyed seeing our dogs. She was a wonderful advocate for the preservation and care of the lake. She will be missed. Peace to her.
I am saddened to hear that Pat will no longer be with us. I always enjoyed working with her at the World Snowmobile Headquarters in Eagle River and she was very dedicated to our mission in making this project a success. She always greeted me with a warm smile and a nice big hug. She will be missed.
Pat was a very dedicated employee of the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce. We enjoyed working on Rhinelander Oktoberfest together as well as at many other chamber activities.
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