Patricia A. Retlick, 86, of Marinette passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, peacefully at home. She was born on June 4, 1940, to the late Lloyd and Mary (Dlugopolsky) Connors in Menominee, MI. She graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School in 1958 and worked at the Marinette Credit Union for a few years following. On August 6, 1960, Patricia married Clarence Retlick at St. Anthony's Church in Marinette; he preceded her in death on October 11, 2014. Patricia truly loved being a homemaker and working on crafts, creating countless beautifully sewn, knitted, and quilted items for family and friends throughout her life. She loved to spend time with her family at their cabin in Crivitz where she enjoyed gardening and outdoor activities. Biking, swimming, tennis and caring for pets were also among her favorite past-times. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church.
Patricia is survived by her sons: Alan Retlick of Shakopee, MN, Mike (Kara) Retlick of Neenah, WI, and Steve (Sherrill) Retlick of Germantown, WI; sisters: Barbara Weber of Topeka, KS, Susan Fiorio of DesPlaines, IL, and Sandi (Michael) Holquist of Beaver Creek, OH; and grandchildren: Connor, Taylor, and Alayna.
Private family services will be held at Thielen Funeral Home with burial at Glenwood Memorial Gardens.
