Patricia Ann (McGinnis) Arnold, age 87, Appleton, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Dimensions Living. She was born on July 23, 1937, in Appleton to the late Robert and Evelyn (Roehl) McGinnis. Patricia was baptized on August 3, 1937, and was confirmed on November 29, 1954. She married Stewart Arnold on August 14, 1954, and they shared just shy of 70 years together.

They moved to Appleton in 1955, retired in June 1998.

Patricia worked at Peerless Dry Cleaners for 6 years. She worked at Advance Industries for 13 years. She also worked at the Bridal Event as a seamstress for 11 1/2 years.

She enjoyed knitting and sewing for her mom, kids and grandkids. She also made 12,183 baby hats for St. Elizabeth Hospital that she donated over a 33-year period.

She and Stu moved to Shawano Lake in retirement, where they enjoyed fishing, bird watching, traveling and attending their grandchildren's sporting events. They wintered at Vacation Village in Florida, for 20 years.

Patricia is survived by her children: Terry (Pam) Arnold, Appleton, Cheryl Magnuson, Kaukauna, Jay (Linda) Arnold, Appleton and Sandy (David) Brazee, Appleton; 8 grandchildren: Ashley (Eric) Holdorf, Devin Magnuson, Trevor (Charity) Magnuson, Tyler Arnold, Marissa (Jason) Bahrs, Jackie (Alyx) Arnold, Michelle (Nate) Shortess and Danielle Herwig; 15 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; two brothers: Paul McGinnis and Michael (Ruth) McGinnis; sisters-in-law: Diane McGinnis and Joanie (Larry) Peters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Stewart, a brother Charles McGinnis, a brother-in-law Lyonel (Monica) Arnold, grandson Nicholas Arnold, and granddaughter-in-law Kelsey Magnuson.

A Memorial Service for Patricia will be held at 11 AM, on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Appleton with Rev. Matt Krenke officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM directly at church. She will be laid to rest at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.

The family would like to thank the staff of Dimensions Living and Moments Hospice for their care of Mom and Dad. Also, thank you to the neighbors of Mom and Dad on Oliver Court for their love and care during the years they lived there.