Patricia R. Tellefson

Patricia R. Tellefson

(Nee Teshnow) Born to Eternal Life January 17, 2024 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late George Tellefson. Loving mother of Thomas (Sandra) and Amy (Craig) Surprise. Loving grandma of Tucker (significant other Madison), Trenton (significant other Milly), Ryan, Madison (significant other Dale) and Taylor (significant other Zachary). Great grandmother of Aspen and Kailen. Beloved sister of Judith Coope. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

Patricia was a retired teacher of MPS after 30 plus years of service and a long-time member of St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Greendale.

She loved spending summer days enjoying a good book, taking a long boat ride, or relaxing with friends and family at the lake. She also looked forward to escaping Wisconsin winters in Florida and watching beautiful sunsets on the beaches in the Sarasota area. Whatever the location, her favorite pastime was ballroom dancing with her husband and friends. We know Pat and George are up in heaven waltzing together again.

Visitation at St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran Church (6705 Northway, Greendale, WI) Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 10:30 - 11:45 AM with the funeral service to begin at 12 noon. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park.

Memorials to St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran Church (6705 Northway, Greendale, WI 53129) or Carroll University (100 N. East Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186) would be appreciated.

The family would like to thank Rachel and the rest of the Brighton hospice team, and all the staff and friends at Tudor Oaks (especially her roommate Anna) for their care, compassion and friendship.