Patty Nuss Memorial Fund

It is with a heavy heart that we have lost a very treasured friend - Patricia Nuss. We rejoice that Patty is no longer suffering from her battle with cancer and is finally whole again, resting in the arms of her heavenly father. Yet those of us here on this side of heaven mourn a great loss of an exceptional woman. Patty was one of the strongest champions that we've ever known. Cancer worked hard for 6 long years to try and destroy every part of her body that it could, yet as hard as cancer fought, Patty proved she could fight even harder! She stood back up every time she got knocked down. Sadly, her body had had enough and we had to say our goodbyes. Patty passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, Sept. 14th surrounded by those she loved.

Patty is survived by her two brothers John and Mike and their wives Valerie and Melissa, respectively, as well as her sister-in-law Sherrie and many other nieces and nephews and extended family. Patty cared for her Mother, Caroline who also battled disease for many long years until she lost her just one month ago. Patty also leaves behind the love of her life, Tom. Patty adored her husband and their love story is one for the fairy tale books. They celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary this year. Tom and Patty had no children but they did love their cats who were truly their fur babies!

Cancer never defined Patty. She wouldn't let that happen. She was a devoted Christian woman who gave of herself tirelessly to her church and to her family. Patty was a phenomenal cook and loved making full, hearty meals for big groups of people. You could always find her in the kitchen cool, calm, and collected with a big smile on her face, happy as a lark to be serving the people she loved. And loving is exactly who she was. She was caring and kind and if you had the privilege to be loved by her, you knew it. Her warmth, her wisdom, and her joy will be greatly missed.

This GoFundMe will help her husband Tom with funeral expenses as well as many other obstacles this family has ahead of them. Any donation at all would be greatly appreciated.