Dodgeville – Patricia "Patti" Esch, age 71, of Dodgeville, passed away unexpectedly at home from natural causes on Monday, June 19, 2023.

Patti was born in Portage, WI on March 19,1952, a daughter of the late Roger and Linda Broesch. Patti loved spending time with her family and friends; going to her grandsons' sporting events; watching the Packers; riding on the back of a Harley; playing euchre; finding a great deal at a garage sale; her dog, Ziva; her cat, Jazzy; and socializing with her many, many friends. Patti always made time for others and was proud of her children and grandchildren.

Patti is survived by her children Tracie (Todd) Johnson, Lynsey (Tom) Meyer and Kyle (Kristie) Esch. She will be lovingly missed by her grandchildren Austin, Alex and Michael Johnson and Gaege Meyer; her sisters Sharon (Mike) Shea and Barb Broesch (Donnie Coleman); her aunt Verona Gray; her very close friends Dena, Liz and Karen; her nieces, nephews and numerous close cousins.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville, where a time for stories and memories will be at 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family appreciated.