Patti Marie Kerkhoff

Patti Marie Kerkhoff, age 60, of Lewis Center, passed away on August 12, 2024, after a 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer. This past April, Patti had a bad episode and we were certain we lost her. She knew it was not her time and rallied, gifting us with more time. How lucky we were to get three more months of precious time to cherish her and make more memories on top of what was already a blessed life. Patti made us laugh, even in her final days. The most amazing part is how she wanted to protect us and take away our sadness. The grace she showed throughout her fight against cancer is one that we will forever be in awe of.

Four days before her passing, we weren’t sure Patti would make it through the night. The following morning, Taylor went to see her crying and she said, “It’s okay. There will come a day when I won’t wake up but I’ll still be here, just in a different way.” The days that followed were filled with the most special moments surrounded by family, beautiful weather, and she even let us take her for a ride on her golf cart named “Tulip.”

She was born on May 3, 1964 to Marvin and Eloise Hennin in Las Vegas, Nevada. Patti met Brandt in 8th grade home room at Parkview Middle School in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. Married in 1984, Patti and Brandt went on to have three children; Brin, Taylor, and Shauni. Her favorite role was being a mother. She never missed a practice, game, or award ceremony and she was so proud of her children’s accomplishments. She treated everyone like family and her smile and bright friendly personality were infectious.

Patti was preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her beloved spouse, Brandt, three daughters, granddaughter named Lane, and her dog named Nutmeg. While no amount of time with her would have ever been enough, we are happy she is finally at peace and can rest. What a beautiful life she made for us, one that makes this goodbye that much harder.

In lieu of a formal funeral, we will be having a celebration of life at Patti and Brandt’s home on August 31st, 2024 from 1:00-6:00pm. Also, the family requests that instead of flowers, donations be made to a few organizations near and dear to Patti’s heart.

Delaware County Humane Society (“In Memory of” Patti Kerkhoff)— https://secure.processdonation.org/hsdcohio/Donation.aspx

Gigi’s Playhouse Canton (on behalf of Patti’s granddaughter, Lane Pytlik)— https://gigisplayhouse.org/canton/ways-to-give/