Patricia Nelson

Patricia A. Nelson, age 73, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2013. She was born on April 7, 1940, to the late Wallace and Ruth Roblee in Appleton. Pat graduated from Appleton High School in 1958 and worked for Kimberly Clark as the Director of Graphics for 29 years. Pat greatly enjoyed antiquing and was always looking to add to her collections. While she loved to travel, she also enjoyed reading on the deck of her home in Door County on Lake Michigan. Pat had a passion for Christmas and buying gifts for her family turned into an all year preparation. She enjoyed listening to Country Western music, dancing with Tom in the kitchen, and spending time with her dog, Flicka.

Pat is survived by the love of her life, Thomas Derby; son, Erik (Deanna) Nelson; grandchildren, Molly Nelson, Alexandria Nelson, Claire Derby, and Julia Derby; brother-in-law, Bob Stevenson; niece, Erica (Craig) Jensen and their children Christian and Ethan; nephew, Michael (Heather) Stevenson and their daughters Cassandra and Samantha; and longtime friend, Suzanne Derby.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Ruth Roblee; sister, Gail Stevenson; parents-in-law, Bill and Aina Nelson; aunts and uncles, Louis and Bea Stroschein, Marvin and Grace Wasserbach, Robert and Nora Nehls, and Thomas and Gert Ryan.

A funeral service for Pat will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2013, at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior Street, Appleton. A time of visitation will be held at the Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Pat will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery. In loving memory of Pat, a memorial fund has been established in her name.