Patti Jo Heideman

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Heideman, Patti Jo age 67 of Hudson, WI died June 5. Born Oct. 27, 1953 to Henry and Virginia (Podlasek) Novitsky. Patti grew up in Columbia Heights. Patti went on to cosmetology school and graduated from Maxims Beauty School. For much of her career, Patti worked for and "retired" from JCPenney in Roseville. On July 27, 1974 Patti was married to William Heideman. In a home full of boys, Patti was truly the glue and the glitter of the family. Every holiday was planned out with a unique theme; traditional board games and gameshows were reinvented to represent family events. She spoiled her grandkids with great pride. She often organized the family reunions and annual golf tournaments. Patti's talents were unending. During a home remodel she would lay tile in the morning and hang wallpaper in the afternoon. In retirement, she discovered woodcarving, and in short fashion began winning awards for her fish, birds, and butterflies. Patti also loved to fish, even chartered a guide for a two-day trip to fish for Sturgeon; and she loved sports. Patti always was thinking of others, and made the best out of everything. In the unlikely event something didn't turn out the way it was intended, she would just say, "it will make for a great story." Patti will be remembered by her; husband Bill of 46 years; sons, Paul (Suzie), Brad; grandchildren, Paige & Grant, mother Virginia; siblings, Kathe (Johnny) Smith, Wayne (Carole) Novitsky, & Karen (Mark) Linnard. She is now reunited with her son Brian and father Henry. Celebration of Life: 11AM Wed., June 23. Bethel Lutheran Highlands Campus. Vis: 5 to 7pm, June 22, O'Connell Family Funeral Home, Hudson. Memorials to American Cancer Society.

Published on June 13, 2021