Patricia "Pat" Gilles

Patricia "Pat" L. Gilles (nee Plzak), of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

She was born on June 25, 1956, to Eugene Plzak and Donna (nee Conley) Klein in West Bend. Pat graduated from Lomira High School. After high school she worked at multiple jobs. She enjoyed counted cross stitch, bowling, and reading. Pat especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew her, including her dog, Muffin.

Those Pat leaves behind to cherish her memory include her daughter, Jessica (Nathan) TeStroete; grandchildren, Maddison TeStroete, Isaac (Madison) TeStroete, and Logan TeStroete; mother, Donna Plzak; four sisters, Deborah (Gary Bunker) Cichocki, Victoria (Gary) Mulder, Mary (Douglas) Kiehnau, and Jean (Randy) Anderson; brother, Timothy (Deb) Plzak; brother-in-law, Danny Kolbow; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pat is preceded in death by her father, Eugene Plzak; three brothers, Anthony, Russell, and Don Plzak; and stepfather, Richard Klein.

A Celebration of Pat’s life will be held a later date.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Pat’s arrangements. Additional information and Tribute Wall may be found at myrhum-patten.com.