February 19, 1925 - April 11, 2024
Bradenton, Florida - Born and raised in Norfolk, Va, Jean met and married a Naval officer and spent the next fifteen years traveling and creating a home for her family in several states and overseas. She later enjoyed a career as an executive secretary in the insurance business.
Upon retirement, Jean moved to New Port Richey,Florida and later relocated to Bradenton. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Patschke Pollock, her son, Steve Patschke (ne Grace), her grandchildren April Gratzer (ne Bobby), Katie Patschke, Xavier Patschke (ne Aria), great-grand children Bobby Gratzer,and Olivia Gratzer, and by Anne Kegelman. She is predeased by her husband, Lt.Cmdr Charles Patschke and long time life partner, Edward Kegelman.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 20th, 2:00 at Shannon's Funeral Home, 1015 14th St. W, Bradenton.
