Patrick J. Gazda

Patrick J. Gazda 40, 2803 Raven Avenue, Wausau, died Thursday March 3, 2005. He was born February 24, 1965 in Wausau, son of Henry Gazda, Rothschild and the late Tillie (Worzalla) Gazda. On May 16, 1998 he married Beth Gauerke at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. She survives. Patrick had been employed at Green Bay Packaging, Wausau. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and was an avid NASCAR fan. Survivors include his wife, Beth, his father, Henry, a son, Zachery Gazda, at home, a brother, Harlan Gazda, Rothschild, a sister, Patty (Steve) Zallar, Madison, many other relatives and good friends. Private family services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 5, 2005 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Nancy Petulla will officiate. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Kronenwetter. Friends may call from Noon Saturday until the time of services at the Sixth Street funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established for his son, Zachery.