Sidney Charles Patey

March 20, 1949 - January 13, 2014

Sidney “Sid” Charles Patey, Guernsey dairy farmer, Fox News loyalist and loving husband, father and grandfather died Monday, January 13, 2014.

He was born to Edwin and Patricia Patey in Waukesha on March 20, 1949. He attended UW-River Falls and loved his brothers of Alpha Gamma Rho. He graduated with a B.S. in Ag Education and a fiancAC.e. He married his college sweetheart, Joyce Pace, of St Paul, Minnesota in 1971. That same year, he and his father moved their family”s registered Guernsey dairy farm from Waukesha to Reeseville and established Farview Farm.

Sid loved just about everything about farming, except maybe the milk prices. He was one of the first dairy grazers in Dodge County and a board member of Grassworks, Inc. He was also a member of the American Guernsey Cattle Club, DHIA, WI Guernsey Breeders Association, FFA and 4-H.

It was Sid”s failing health that forced him to sell his beloved Guernsey cattle in 2012. It was an end to the Patey”s 95-year farming legacy.

Sid”s other love was his family. Joyce, his wife of 42 years, gave him three children; and they gave him five grandchildren with a sixth on the way. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Pace) Patey; his children, Kristin (Michael) Wagner of Erin, Kari Patey of New York City, Jay (Casey) Patey of Burnett; and grandchildren Lily, Nora, Evelyn Wagner and Reagan & Xander Patey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Patricia (Gustine) Patey and his sister, Sherrin Patey.

Visitation for Sid will be at the First United Church of Christ in Reeseville on Friday, January 17, 2014 from 3:00 PM to 5:50 PM. Funeral services will follow at church beginning at 6:00 PM with Lay Minister Carrie Schuett officiating. Private family burial will be at Prairie Home Cemetery in Waukesha.

Sid was inspired by the great sacrifice of our service members. It was Sid”s wish for all memorials to be sent to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home, 214 South Main Street in Reeseville, is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or for other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Friday, January 17th, 2014, 3:00pm – 6:00pm, First United Church of Christ-Reeseville

Service Details

Friday, January 17th, 2014, 6:00pm, First United Church of Christ-Reeseville

Sidney “Sid” Charles Patey, Guernsey dairy farmer, Fox News loyalist and loving husband, father and grandfather died Monday, January 13, 2014. He was born to Edwin and Patricia Patey in Waukesha on March 20, 1949. He attended UW-River Falls and loved his brothers of Alpha Gamma Rho. He graduated with a B.S. in Ag EducationContinue Reading

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My condolences to the family on the loss of a very special man. I have long considered him to be one of the people who have been influential in directing me down the path that my life has taken.

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Chuck & I extend our deepest sympathy with the loss of your father. He was a wonderful person &I enjoyed being a Wisconsin Street neighbor for many years. Mayville was lucky to have him as a great teacher & coach!!

Dear Patey family, You are all close in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy, Christy Schwengel

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My deepest sympathies, Patey family.

Hi Joyce, I just want you to know I''m so sorry to hear about Sid.You and your family have many good memories to share when you remember him.I''m glad you were able to travel like you did in these last month''s. God help you all thru this time of sadness and loss.

Dear Patey family, You are all close in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy, Christy Schwengel

My deepest sympathies, Patey family.

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