Patricia "Patty" G. Zynda, age 76, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at her home.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Sam Downey will officiate. Cremation will follow the traditional service.
Friends may call at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 Noon until the time of service.
Patty was born September 20, 1932 in Watertown, South Dakota to Theodore and Sally (DeWolfe) Ward. The family moved to Milwaukee in the 1940s. She married Robert Zynda on October 24, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Patty worked with her husband at their body shop "59 Auto Body Shop" in Waukesha before moving to Adams County in 1964. She later worked with him at their business, "Ace Auto Body Shop" in Adams. Patty also drove school bus for the Adams County School District for 13 years.
Patty was also very involved in raising, training and boarding horses. Patty was a 4-H leader in the horse and pony division.
Patty enjoyed watching her husband race stock and vintage race cars.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Sally Ward; and brothers: Wayne, Dean, and Teddy Ward.
Survivors:
Husband: Robert Zynda of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Sister: Donna (Clarence) Willman of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Bev Ward of Friendship, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Betty Ward of Keocuk, Iowa
Sister-in-law: MaryAnn Ward of Huntington Beach, CA
Nephew: Douglas Ward of Janesville, Wisconsin
Niece: Gloria Klicko of Adams, Wisconsin
Nephew: Kelly (Rose) Willman of Ripon, Wisconsin
Niece: Gail (Lee) Sohns of East Troy, Wisconsin
Niece: Karry Gay Gietzen of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Niece: Randy (Louie) Peters of Adams, Wisconsin
Nephew: Neil (Cheryl) Willman of West Bend, Wisconsin
Niece: Sally (Dave) Schwartz of Gilbert, AZ
Nephew: Danny (Ginny) Willman of Washington, MO
Grand Nephew: Joel (Christine) Willman of Hancock, Wisconsin
Further survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends.　
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Bob, Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Along with you, we will cling to the pleasant memories of the past. Please accept our sympathy in your loss.
Bob, Gloria & Bev; Our prayers are with you all in the loss of Patty.Keep her memoriesclose to your heart.
Bob we extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of Pat. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Bob, sorry to hear of your loss. You are in are thoughts and prayers. If you need anything call.
Bob,Our hearts go out to you and the family.Pat will be missed by every one.We pray that God will help you with the healing process.God Bless you all.
My deepest sympathies go out to my Grandma and Uncle Bob for their huge loss. I will always remember Aunt Pats strength and feistiness. She was a wonderful and caring person and will be greatly missed. I am really sorry that I will not be able to pay my respects at the funeral but my thougths and prayers will be with all my family. May God bless all my family and give them my hugs in this time of sorrow.
Bob, So sorry to hear of Pats passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. She will surely be missed.
Dave and I send our deepest sympathies to the entire family at this time. Patty was a wonderful woman and did an excellent job with Joel. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob, We send our thoughts and prayers to you. We have very good memories of our racing days with you and Patty. May those fond memories help you through this difficult time. Your Friends.