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PAGE 2A Stevens Point Journal FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2009 Patricia Suzanne Rychter, Ph.D. Harold Alm Patricia Suzanne Rychter, 57, of 5410 Dewey Drive, Stevens Point, passed into eternal life on December 23, 2009, after a deeply moving and inspirational fight against metastatic pancreatic cancer since February 2009. Patricia was a devoted, loving, caring and compassionate wife, mother, sister, Patricia aunt, friend Rychter and colleague. Her life was lived with tremendous passion, integrity, wisdom, generosity, determination and hard work. She was an extraordinary person, who always placed her love of family and God first.

Her strong faith served at the very core of who she was and guided her throughout the joys, accomplishments, challenges and sorrows along life's journey. A rosary, prayer service, and personal memorial will be held Sunday, December 27, 2009, at 6 p.m. at Funeral Home, Stevens Point, with visitation starting at 3 p.m. ending at 7:00 pm Sunday evening. Mass of the Resurrection will be at St.

Mary Immaculate Conception -Torun, Stevens Point on Monday, December 28, 2009, at 11 a.m. Family and friends may call at St. Mary's of Torun Catholic Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time for Mass. The Rev.

Father Wesley Janowski, C.R. will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. All are welcome to attend these services to celebrate Patricia's beautiful life. Online memories and condolences can be shared at www.pisarski funeralhome.com.

Patricia was born on March 17, 1952, at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point, to the late Joseph Sr. and Johanna (Yach) Bunczak in Marathon County. Her loving parents brought their precious newborn daughter home from the hospital in a huge March snowstorm. She grew up on a family dairy farm and was the youngest of eight children who lived into adulthood.

On her 16th birthday, she met Ron, who has been her best friend for 41 years. The two soul mates were united in marriage on June 16, 1973, at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Marathon County. In every way, she completed her husband Ron, while creating a life together full of wonderful memories often captured in family pictures and video. They were truly a dynamic team who enjoyed working and playing together.

She helped Ron on their family dairy farm and was his biggest fan towards his photography business. She was the best mom and friend in the world to two children, Dr. Kelly Rychter (Chicago) and Jason Rychter (Stevens Point). Helping them understand the value of a strong faith life and showing by example served as the cornerstone of her exceptional parenting skills. Instilling strong morals and values in them was very important to her.

She always took the time and effort to provide loving guidance and support to them. Her mother and mother-in-law were blessed by her loving caregiving in their later years. Patricia treasured her husband, children, siblings, parents and other family members beyond compare. Patricia received her Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics in 1973 and her Master's Degree in 1977 from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She received her Ph.D.

in Continuing Adult Education in 1996 from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Her Ph.D. dissertation was research on futuring in adult education. Dr. Rychter has worked as the Portage County Family Living Educator for over 25 years.

Her career was dedicated to improving the lives of Portage County children and families by providing research-based educational programming at every life stage, including: parenting, financial management, suicide prevention, elder care, family history and nutrition. Her vision, leadership, knowledge and skills were instrumental in launching unique programs, such as Healthy Beginnings Portage County. She brought an amazing amount of energy to her speaking and commanded an audience with enthusiasm. Patricia has inspired parents, professionals and community members to leave this world a better place by making a difference in countless lives. She was an active member of over 20 organizations throughout her career, such as: Right From the Start Coalition, Portage County Financial Wellness Program Coalition and the Portage County Association for Home and Community Education.

Many distinguished professional awards and recognition were received by Patricia, including: Chancellor's Career Award, Governor's Certificate of Commendation, UWCooperative Extension Full Professor, UWSP Outstanding Alumni Award, and Greenwood Doctoral Fellowship. Patricia was deeply passionate about spending time with 1 family, reading, writing, traveling, gardening, boating, family history, shooting video and going for nature walks. Lasting travel memories created with her family include: searching for ancestors in Poland, exploring South Africa on safari, hiking through Costa Rican rainforests, visiting St. Peter's Square in Italy and walking on the beach in Hawaii. She believed in the value of preserving family history and learning about our ancestors to provide an understanding of and perspective on the present.

She wrote a book entitled "Treasured Memories of Life on Our Family Farm" that is impossible to put down once you've started reading it. In every aspect of her life, she brought an endless amount of enthusiasm and energy, which made our life together as "The Happy Rychters" filled with so many laughs and fun times. Precious memories of Patricia will be forever cherished by her surviving siblings, including: one brother, Joseph Jr. (Elaine) Bunczak, Rosholt, six sisters, Theresa (Henry) Koehler, Milwaukee, Bernice Domka, Wausau, Gertrude (Steve) Eron, Merrillan, Jacqueline (John) Grabel, Payson, AZ, Rita (Fred) Straub, Wausau, and Joani (Armando) Mendoza, Carlsbad, CA. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Sr.

and Johanna (Yach) Bunczak and infant siblings, Leonard and Agnes Bunczak. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the physicians, nurses, spiritual leaders and staff of St. Michael's Hospital who cared for Patricia with a great deal of love and compassion during her illness. We would like to extend a special sense of gratitude to Father Wesley and the entire St. Mary's parish community for their continuous prayers and support.

Our loving family, friends, and colleagues are truly a blessing. We are forever grateful to each of you. Obituary policy -The Stevens Point Journal publishes a free obituary notice as a public service. The basic obituary includes name, age, residence, date and place of death, occupation and military status, survivors, visitation and services, and memorials. Consult the funeral home for information and pricing or call Shelly Laffin at the Stevens Point Journal at 345-2068.

Obituaries of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Saint Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point. He was born in Nelsonville on May 11, 1917, a son of the late Hem mie and Olive (Henjum) Alm. Harold married Irene E. Maves on Harold May 18, 1939, Alm in Amherst.

She preceded him in death Nov. 12, 2009. He was a member of Nelsonville Lutheran Church. Survivors include his children, Lynda (Robert) Helmrick, Hazelhurst, Dona (Duane) Fisher, Stevens Point, Harlan (Mary Jo) Alm, Amherst, Rena (Mike) Drummond, Wittenberg; six grandMeetings parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Peggy Baumann; three brothers, Myron, Welton and Charles; and two sisters, Ruth Onan and June Alm. Funeral services will be held at Nelsonville Lutheran Church, Nelsonville, at 11 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, with the Rev. Jonathan Sachs officiating. Interment will be in the Nelsonville Lutheran Cemetery, town of New Hope, Portage County. Visitation will be held Monday from 9 a.m.

until the time of the service at the church. The Jungers-Holly Funeral Home of Amherst is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.holly funeralhome.com. Harold Alm, 92, of children; and nine greatStevens Point, formerly grandchildren. Besides his Lottery Because of early deadlines, Thursday's lottery numbers were not available for this edition.

Please see Saturday's paper for complete results. For more information 608-266-7777 or on the Web at wilottery.com Monday Agenda includes presenPortage County Solid tation of building space Waste Management needs analysis by owner Board, 4 p.m., Conference representative, discussion Room, Portage County of presentation, determine Material Recovery Facility, the next step and task 600 Moore Road, Plover. assignments in the process Call 715-345-5970. the committee will follow to Village of Whiting arrive at recommendations Board special meet- for the board. ing, 5:30 p.m., Whiting Tuesday Municipal Center.

Agenda Town of Hull Finance includes a closed session in Committee, 11 a.m., Town accordance with Wisconsin Municipal Building, 4550 State Statutes 19.85(c) Wojcik Memorial Drive. to consider employee's Agenda includes select employment, promotion, insurance carrier for 2010, compensation or perfor- select cell phone carrier for mance evaluation data of 2010, procedure for audit of any public employees over financial records and conwhich the Village Board trol of has jurisdiction, about 6:15 Town of Hull Board, p.m. roll return to open 12:15 p.m., Town Municipal session, Building. Agenda includes sible action on employee's review of need and finanemployment, promotions, cial resources to employ compensations. a fourth road crew memTown of Stockton ber with possible action, Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall, enter into closed session as 7252 Sixth St.

Agenda allowed by Wisconsin State includes report by the Fire Statute 19.85(1)(c) considDepartment, report by ering employment, promothe EMS, discuss Portage tion, compensation or perCounty well abandon- formance evaluation data ment ordinance, contribu- of any public employee over tion from Arnott Area Star which the governmental Riders, adjustments to body has jurisdiction or 2009 budget. exercises responsibility to Town of Hull Building discuss town ethics code, Committee, 7 p.m., Town return to open session for Municipal Building, 4550 action Wojcik Memorial Drive. on town ethics code. Correction The address for the Elks Lodge No. 641 was incorrect on Page 2A of Thursday's Journal.

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This Christmas I'm everything you've wanted for me. I'm happy and healthy and sweet as can be. Even though we were only together for such a short while they tell me that I have your eyes and your smile. And though on this earth we must be apart, You're forever my mommy in my mind and my heart. Love, Esther STATE NOTES GIRL, 17, IN COMA AFTER amounted to 14 inches SNOWMOBILE CRASH: A and lasted 41 hours.

All 17-year-old Wisconsin told, it took 30 hours to girl is in a coma after plow city streets, more she was thrown from a than three times the speeding snowmobile norm. and struck her head. Town of Mukwonago PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS police say the teen from GET $21M FEDERAL GRANT: Vernon was riding on Dozens of Wisconsin the back of a snowmo- programs that serve the bile just after midnight homeless will split $21 Wednesday morning. The million in grants from a driver was a 21-year-old federal agency. man who was speeding The funds announced across the ice of Lower Thursday are from Phantom Lake when he the U.S.

Department swerved to avoid a car of Housing and Urban on the lake. Development. HUD is The rider and passen- the nation's housing ger were thrown from agency, which helps the snowmobile. Neither low-income Americans was wearing a helmet. find affordable housing opportunities.

REPORT: PLOWS GOT The grants will be STUCK IN 'EXTREME' divided among 34 proMADISON STORM: A report grams in cities from says nearly every plow Appleton to Waukesha. sent to clear Madison The amounts per prostreets during a severe gram range from about snowstorm earlier this $75,000 to $500,000. month got stuck at some point and 10 of SUMMERFEST LEASE i them broke down in the EXTENDED TO 2030 IN extreme conditions. MILWAUKEE: The world's Mayor Dave Cieslewicz largest music festival ordered a review of city will continue to be held plowing policies after the along Lake Michigan in Dec. 8-9 storm left main Milwaukee until at least roads snow-covered for 2030.

days, leading to traffic The lease that allows jams and complaints Henry Maier Festival from drivers. Park to host Summerfest The report released was set to end Dec. 31, Thursday said the storm 2020. But Milwaukee's was particularly chal- Common Council has lenging to plow because approved an amendment the snow was heavy, it that extends the lease 10 was too cold for salt to years. work, and the snowfall -The Associated Press Stevens Point Journal Vol.

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But we know you would want us to be happy for you. You'd say "my children are with me and grandma's here too. Dozens of relatives surround us today. Don't grieve, I'm at peace, this was God's plan for me. I'm where I should be." So we'll celebrate your birthday and consider ourselves blessed to have a new angel looking over those of us left.

Krisee Gollon we love and miss you, Mom, Jonathan, Nicole, Missy, aunts, 5801829406 uncles, cousins, and friends.