Patricia Jane Oster

Oster, Patricia J. Found her peace on Friday, August 9, 2019, age 91. Beloved wife of late John Francis Oster for 64 years. Cherished mother to Peter and Eleanor (Frances). Preceded in death by brother Donald (Lorraine), sister Rosemary, and nephew Daniel (Nancy). Dear aunt of David (Cindy), Robert (Sharon), Ronald (Lorelie), and Susan Thielen (Kevin). Further loved by cherished friends throughout the years.

Visitation at St. Monica’s Senior Living, 3924 North Green Bay Road, Racine, WI on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Funeral Mass 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Private entombment Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations appreciated to the philanthropic organization, P.E.O. Foundation, for the advancement of women’s education that Patricia was a past member of in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin chapters. Donations can be made online or sent to the P.E.O. Foundation, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA  50312.

Patricia was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1928 but moved with her family as a young child to Chicago, which she always called “home”. That’s where she met John whom she later married in 1949. She graduated from Alvernia High School Chicago. Thanks to her mother, Abigail, Patricia had a love of classical music and books which was part of her makeup, leading her to positions with the Chicago Hild and Skokie Public libraries. Family outings were often camping, bicycle riding, or a Sunday drive to see something new. She even took up golf, though athleticism wasn’t her thing, so she wouldn’t be left out of any outings. Patricia and John traveled extensively in Europe and lived in Ireland for a period of time.

Patricia’s creative side led her to artistic interests. Her writings and reporting were printed in multiple local newspapers in places where she lived including Skokie IL, Palatine IL, Chesterbrook PA, Waterford, Ireland, Northbrook IL, and Alexian Village in Milwaukee. The photographs she took, which she and John printed in their darkroom, displayed a sharp eye for composition. She also could make a professional piece out of anything made of fabric. Her skills ran the gambit from sewing, tailoring, knitting, weaving, and teddy bear making. When it came to card playing, anybody would have a hard time beating her when she and her husband joined forces. The board game Scrabble was a favorite with them. And oh yeah! We’ll always remember her love of anything chocolate.