Patricia “Pat” M. Holdorf, age 88, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Algoma, received her wings from God as He called her home on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.
Pat was born on August 6, 1936 in Kewaunee to the late Aloysius “Wishy” and Clara (Koenig) Cookle. She graduated from Denmark High School with the class of 1954. On May 11, 1957, Pat married Edward “Bud” J. Holdorf in Cooperstown. He preceded her in death on February 7, 2012. Pat was an accomplished cook and enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include Pat’s three daughters, Patrice (Dan) Fischer, Manitowoc, WI; Lisa (Robert) Coster, Raleigh, NC; and Amy (Tom) Jankowski, Louisburg, NC; six grandchildren, Tony Fischer, Gina Fischer, Kristine (Mike) Haigh, Jacquelyn Trujillo, Blair (Cassie) McLaughlin, and Mitchell (Zoe) McLaughlin; five great grandchildren, Dani, Luca, Vigo, Teddy, and Lucy; two siblings, Marianne (Bill) Johnson and Jim (Carol) Cookle; beloved dog, Daphne; also other relatives and friends. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Aloysius and Clara Cookle; husband, Edward “Bud” Holdorf; three siblings, LaMar Meihsner, Ken Cookle, and Lee Cookle; and great granddaughter, Josie.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home with Deacon Alan Boeldt officiating. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Pat’s name.
Pat’s family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staffs of Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Felician Village, and St. Vincent Hospital for all of the care and compassion they provided.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
