Patrick K. Walters
Winneconne, Wisconsin

Patrick K. Walters, age 59, of Winneconne, died Saturday, August 27, 2011, at home, after fighting an 8 month battle with cancer. He fought courageously, never complaining once, and truly lived out his motto, "It is what it is"! Pat was born January 28, 1952, in Oshkosh to the late Milton and Germaine (Fitzpatrick) Walters. He was a graduate of Oshkosh High School. On March 21, 1980, Pat married Roxanne Hanneman. Pat had managed the Pizza Corner in Menasha before becoming the head chef at the Fin n Feather Restaurant in Winneconne, where he worked for 25 years. He also had worked part-time at the Vinland Still and Grill, as well as helping out his lifelong friend, Stevie Lawler, at Red's Pizza in Oshkosh. Pat had a love of cooking whether it was where he worked or cooking for family and friends. He was awarded the 2008 Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. Pat enjoyed spending time with his family, shuffleboard, playing pool, fishing, the Packers and Brewers, and his favorite hobby playing video poker machines.
Pat is survived by his wife of 31 years, Roxanne Walters, of Winneconne; three children, Karrie (fiancé, Tony Young) Walters, of Winneconne; Kurt Walters, of Winneconne; Kyle (Ashley) Walters, of Neenah; son-in-law, Jeremy Anklam, of Oshkosh; two grandchildren, Brianna and Tayln; sisters and brothers, Sandra (Doug) Wheeler, of Michigan; Michael (Nancy) Walters, of Neenah; Thomas (Mary) Walters, of Oshkosh; Mary Musil, of Appleton; and nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Pat was also preceded in death by one daughter and granddaughter, Kellie and Allison Walters; one sister, Nancy Perdue; an infant brother, Jimmy Walters; Grandma Jenny Ulrich; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Delores and Ronald Hanneman; and a brother-in-law, James Musil.
A Service of Comfort will be held on Monday, August 29, 2011, at 12:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, Winneconne. A Visitation for family and friends will be on Monday at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.

Mueller Funeral Home
904 E. Main St.
Winneconne, WI 54986
(920) 582-4242
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