Patricia "Pat" A. Platta

Patricia "Pat" A. Platta, 90, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

She was born August 17,1932 in Rothschild, daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Schultz) Suske.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1951. Pat married Vilas Platta on June 13, 1953 at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He preceded her in death on November 9, 2012. Together they were blessed with two sons, Scott and Brian.

During her younger years, she loved to roller skate and ice skate, participating in the Wausau Winter Frolics in 1947. She was also a cheerleader.

Throughout the years, Pat worked in a variety of clerical and administrative positions including 29 Drive ln Movie Theater, Schofield School, Clintonville Transfer, Foreway Express, and Drott Manufacturing.  Things that brought joy to her life included taking care of young children, baking, and cooking. She was not only known as mom, grandma, great-grandma, and aunt, but also Miss Pat and the Bread Lady.  Those who knew her were lucky recipients of fresh baked mini loaves of flavored breads, pies, or other baked goodies. On the day she passed, she left behind a counter full of fresh baked loaves, ready to be delivered. She also liked to attend her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's many school events.

Pat and Vilas enjoyed traveling with the Jerry Goetsch Orchestra, dancing around the world. They made frequent trips to Florida and Las Vegas to visit family. Weekend mornings always included Polka Jamboree on the radio. Cheering for the Packers and visiting the casino, with dear friend Pauline, were favorite pastimes. She was still very active mowing her lawn, as well as, shoveling and even snow blowing. She had a zest for life with a passionate and spirited determination.

Survivors include her two sons, Scott (Jeanne) Platta, Wausau/Harshaw, and Brian Platta, Orlando, FL; two grandsons, Dr. Christopher (Nancy) Platta and Daniel (Marti) Platta; and seven beloved great-grandchildren, Mason, Logan, Liam, Molly, Dani, Regina, and Crosby. She is also survived by siblings, Carol (Duane) Gruenwald and Ronald (Karen)Suske; and sister-in-law, Rita Suske.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant sisters, Grace and Dorothy, also Alice Wallace, Margie Aldrich; and brother, Leroy.

The funeral mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2023 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 700 West Bridge Street, Wausau, with Rev. Tom Lindner presiding.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.  Entombment will follow in the Restlawn Memorial Chapel Mausoleum.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to her neighbors and friends for their concern and help in keeping her safe.