Patricia "Pat" Neerdaels, 90, peacefully passed away on April 4, 2023, in her hometown of Green Bay, Wisconsin. She was born on May 18, 1932, to Sylvester "Bud" and Freda (DePeaux) Gallagher.

She attended Green Bay West High School. At the age of 17, she married Peter J. Neerdaels on July 4, 1949. Together, they shared 60 wonderful years and built and maintained Pride Apartments. They had three children, Christine, Peter, and Ellie.

Patricia loved spending summers at the cottage and winters in Hawaii with her family and friends. She enjoyed growing flowers, dancing, playing golf and tennis, playing cards and the ukulele, and was an active member of the Elks Club. She had a passion for watching her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren grow up. She loved to travel. They took trips across the world to destinations such as; China, India, Belgium, Africa, and Alaska.

She is survived by her three children, Chris (Dennis) Heise, Peter W. (Lana Kukla) Neerdaels, and Ellie (Ron) Jensen; grandchildren, Malinda (Shaun) Wisniewski, Tammy (Dwayne) Reese, Jason (Kayla Bauer) Houge, Adam Houge, Peter A. Neerdaels, Jacqueline Neerdaels, Chad (Kellie) Jensen, Ashly (Aaron Vann) Jensen, Krysta (Sean) Henke; great-grandchildren, Kayden, Brennen, Bryson, Avaya, Arlis, Lauraleanne "Ash", London, Elisha, Josiah, Gabriel, Noah, Brandon, Dakota, Caleb, Kylie, Camden, and Evalyn; brothers, Tom Gallagher, and Mike Gallagher; sister, Kay Urban; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many close friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter J.; her parents, Sylvester 'Bud' and Freda Gallagher; her parents-in-law, Peter and Delia Neerdaels; brothers, John 'Jack' Gallagher, and Dan Gallagher; nephew, Matt Gallagher; and other relatives, Linda (Kurt) Gallagher-Larsen.

Friends and family will gather at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Avenue in Green Bay from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 30th; Memorial Service and Sharing of Memories to follow at 3:00 p.m.

To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

Her family wishes to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Bellin Hospital and Unity Hospice, along with the chaplain and priest, for their kindness and care given to their mother and family.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Pat's name.

We were blessed to have such a wonderful mother. She will be truly missed.