Patrick Timothy Compton, age 68, of Saxeville, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at home in the Township of Saxeville.
He was born January 8, 1956, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Daniel and Grace Schneck Compton. On July 6, 2002, he was united in marriage to Julie Smith at Shephard of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Waupaca.
Pat worked for Milk Specialties in Wautoma as a machine operator, and also at Churney Cheese and Waupaca Pallet Company. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and being captain of his pontoon boat. Watching the Brewers was a favorite pastime, as well as spending time with family, friends and his dogs.
He is survived by his wife, Julie; sons, Josh Compton, Jeremy (Kahli) Compton and Sam Weber; daughter, Jessie Compton; six grandchildren, Evan, Macklynn, Christine, Marshall, Larsynn and Josiah; one brother, Kevin (Debbie) Compton; stepmother, Patricia Compton; stepbrother, Steven Falks; Laurie Zernzach; brother-in-law, Doug (Kathy) Smith; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Pat was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry Vindick; stepbrother, Jeffrey Falks; sister-in-law, Laurie Marks; and close friend, Bill Pietsch.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Barbola-Hempel Funeral Chapel in Poy Sippi. Arrangements have been entrusted to Barbola-Hempel Funeral Chapel in Poy Sippi. A memorial has been established. Anyone wishing to send a sympathy card to the family, please mail to Patrick Compton, c/o Barbola -Hempel Funeral Chapel, PO Box 201, Poy Sippi, WI 54967. Online condolences may be sent to the family at barbolafc@yahoo.com.