John Patrenets, age 68 of Lake Delton, Wisconsin died Friday, August 13, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, Wisconsin.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Picha Funeral Home, 120 East Adams Street in Lake Delton, Wisconsin

John was born March 21, 1953 in Carrollville, Wisconsin the son of Norbert and Florence (Meyers) Patrenets and grew up in Racine, Wisconsin. Following high school he served in the United States Army in the early 1970's and was stationed in Korea. In July of 1983 he married Jean Fruehauf in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

John and Jean moved to the Wisconsin Dells area in 1988 from Milwaukee.

John's interests included bowling, scuba diving, coin collecting and video games. He truly enjoyed nature and spent many hours watching deer, birds and all the wildlife by his home. He enjoyed listening to NPR and watching nature programs on television. He was especially fond of his dear cat, Wally.

John is survived by his wife, Jean; brother, James Patrenets; sister, Sharon Phillips; sister-in-law, Kristine Patrenets and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Joseph.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Red Cross.