Patricia Mitchel Gonzales

Patricia Mitchel-Gonzales, age 80, passed away on April 15, 2025, after facing multiple underlying health challenges. She spent her final years in the comfort of her home in South Milwaukee, where she and her husband, Gerald "Gerry" Gonzales, built a life together over the past 30 years. Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Preceded in death by her parents Fred and Eleanor Mitchel. She is survived by her loving husband Gerry, her brother John Mitchel, and her sister Dianne Mitchel. She also leaves behind her former husband, Raymond Klumb, with whom she shared two beloved children: her daughter, Renee Klumb-Brandt, and her son, Jeffrey Klumb. She was a proud grandmother to Kelcey-Michael Klumb and Benjamin Brandt, and a cherished great-grandmother to Grant Klumb. A retired social worker for Milwaukee County, Patricia dedicated her career to helping others, always offering support with compassion and kindness. She had an unmatched ability to light up any room she entered and was known for her warm heart, stylish flair, and genuine care for everyone around her. Her passions included family, fashion, and, most of all, making others feel seen and loved. Patricia will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her legacy of kindness, empathy, and joy lives on in her family and the many lives she touched.