Patricia A Gatske passed peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on December 4, 2020. Patricia was born in Aurora, IL on June 13, 1949. Patricia graduated from East Aurora High School in 1968, and upon graduation went to the John and Louis School of Cosmetology in Aurora and was a licensed Cosmetologist for many years. Later in life she loved creating lovely jewelry items for family and friends. She was a member of the Mascoutin Society of Chicagoland, The Hilltop Gardeners, Oswego Antique Club, Red Hat Society Oswego - Scarlet Foxes, Venture Crew 2655 Boy Scouts of America, and Faith Lutheran Church. Pat loved attending bible study with her dear friends at The Lebanon Full Gospel Church. Patricia met the love of her life in August 1970 and was married at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Aurora on July 31, 1971 to Donald W. Gatske. Patricia is survived by her Husband Donald, her daughters Amanda and Carrie, Son in Law Manuel Tochimani, grandchildren Clarabella, Lillien, Kjirsten, Liesl, and Manuel, her sister Kathy (Ken) Drennen, Sister in Law Cheryl Church along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in passing by her Parents Willard and Lilly Becker and Brother in Law William Gatske. A private graveside ceremony will be held at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery with a celebration of life service after the first of the year. Donations in Patricia's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Illinois. Arrangements are entrusted to DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, Illinois 60543. For information: 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com