Patricia "Pat" Lee Christensen, 78, Auburndale, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at home.

A private burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Auburndale at a later date.

Pat was born on October 17, 1946. She graduated from Auburndale High School. She was united in marriage to John Christensen Sr. on February 14, 1973 in Wisconsin Rapids. They celebrated 52 years of marriage this year.

While Pat worked outside the home early in her life, she was a dedicated wife to John and mother to her three sons. She was also a loving grandmother to Katie and Henry and always wanted the best for them. Pat was also the primary caretaker for her mother, Anna, for many years.

Pat especially enjoyed cooking and hosting holidays for her family. She loved making cookies, holiday seafoam, and dumplings for all the boys. During her life, Pat cherished her daily conversations with her cousin, Marleen.

She is survived by her husband, John Sr., sons, Brian (Sue) Christensen of Auburndale and Tony (Stephanie) Christensen of Stratford, and grandchildren, Katie and Henry Christensen.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Kennedy, sister, Ann Kennedy-Morstad, brother, David Kennedy, son, John Christensen, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Melissa Christensen.

Thank you to the Wood County Sheriff's Department and the Auburndale Fire Department for supporting the family during the final hours of Pat's life.

"May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields, and, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand." – Traditional Irish Blessing