Patricia Bykowski

Patricia "Pat" A. Bykowski, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, November 23, 2015 at the age of 78. Pat was born on August 30, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Alexander and Cecilia Grzesiak. On October 13, 1956, Pat married the love of her life, Richard "Dick" Bykowski. She was a member of St. William Catholic Church. Pat was an avid bowler and sports fan. She loved bingo, and, most of all, spending time with her family. Pat will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 59 years, Dick; children, Mary Beth (Mike) Kreitzer of Delafield, Debi (Bryan) Van Wyk of Waukesha, David (Leslie) Bykowski of OK, Jeffrey (Michele) of MD, Rick (Nancy) of Waukesha and Becki (Todd) Arndt of Waukesha; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Heather, Kellie, Brandon, Holly, Katie, Drew, Rick, Justin, Jayson, Sarah, Emma, Derrick and Cameron; and great-grandchildren, Lily, Tori, Charley, Owen, Eliahna, Lila and Evelyn. She is further survived by brother, Thomas Grzesiak; sister, Christine (Robert) Kasprzak, other relatives and many friends. Pat was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Michael. The visitation for Pat will be held on Monday, November 30, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the 11:00 a.m. Memorial Mass at St. William Catholic Church, 440 N. Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188. The Rev. Curt Frederick will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, masses in Pat's name or memorials to the church (see address above) are appreciated.