Patricia L. Kossow, age 81, of Appleton passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Century Oaks in Appleton. She was born on March 4, 1941 to the late James and LuVerne (Kloeckner) Murphy in Milwaukee. On June 10, 1961 she married the love of her life, Gary James Kossow in Milwaukee. Patty worked for many years as a banking associate at Associate Bank until to her retirement. She was a very devoted Catholic and always put her faith in God and religion as one of her most important priorities.

Patty enjoyed traveling, playing cards, eating dessert and sweets, and traveling. One of her favorite things to do was gift giving. Patty also loved fashion and jewelry. Most of all, she cherished the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Patty is survived by her children: Brian (Jeri) Kossow, Kathy (Tom) Huven, Debbie (Roy) Knafla, and Jim (Melissa) Kossow; grandchildren: David Anderson, Derek Anderson, Connor McNeal, Josh McNeal, Kayla (Danny) Meister, Sara (Nick) Spencer, James (fiancé Taylor Gray) Kimes, Kathleen Kimes, Samuel (Kaiti) Kossow, Levi (Carly) Kossow and Anna Kossow; great grandchildren: Dylan Anderson, Kinsley Meister and Benjamin Spencer; sister Michelle Froehlich; nieces: Patti (Christian) Cowles, Kirsten (Dave) Dickson and Jennifer Froehlich; nephew Pete (Natalie) Froehlich; and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Gary James Kossow and her parents.

A Funeral Mass for Patty will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at SAINT PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 Wallace Street, Combined Locks. A visitation will be held the night before at BRETTSCHNEIDER TRETTIN NICKEL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 606 N Oneida Street, Appleton from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Visitation will resume the following day at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Deacon Dave Hayden, Judy Hurlbert at St. Paul Catholic Church, the staff of Century Oaks, the staff at Emerald Ridge, and especially the staff at Heartland/ProMedica Hospice for the care and compassion they showed Patty and her family.