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Patricia Willstatter Obituary

Willstatter, Patricia Ann 55, Midwest Director of advertising for Lucky Magazine, passed away at Calvary Hospital in New York City on June 27, 2008. Ms. Willstatter formerly held similar positions at Good Housekeeping, Weekend, Organic Style, Rosie, McCall's, and ?Teen magazines, all in Chicago, IL where she resided since 1985. She was President of the Chicago Magazine Association in 2000. Ms. Willstatter was raised in Scarsdale, New York and was graduated from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. She is survived by her mother, Gertrude, her siblings, Amy and Richard, and her nieces, Sara and Emily, all of whom reside in New York. A memorial service is scheduled to be held at the Indian Harbor Yacht Club, 710 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. Contributions may be made to VoicesAgainstBrainCancer.org.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 28, 2008.

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SUSAN Meyer LIFER

June 22, 2019

Patti, the Walden campers have returned for another summer. Let's go! Miss you.

Sharon Simoncini

April 26, 2009

Pats,
I sent you a holiday card and was shocked to get the e-mail from your brother to say you were gone. Our days at the NASL were fun, crazy and will always be remembered fondly. We shared many antics with our friends from the Cosmos and logged many hours hanging out at The Front Row. You were and always will be one of a kind. I will miss you.

Amy Willstatter

January 8, 2009

I'm reading everyone's beautiful, dear entries. If any of you want to reach me, I'd love to hear from you.

With love,
Amy Willstatter
[email protected]

Ginny Shoemaker

January 7, 2009

Pat,

I was stunned to find out you were gone. I will always remember the fun we had working together at 'Teen Magazine....especially our long lunches, staff parties, and Fuzzy Navel Fridays! I will always remember your zest for life, your smile and most of all your great laugh.

Nancy Ryburn

October 17, 2008

I just found out about Pat today. We worked together for many years at Teen Magazine. She was so creative and so caring. We have lost a great person...

Nancy Ryburn (Pine Bluff, Arkansas and NYC)

Genia Sdoukos-Rackos

September 9, 2008

Words cannot describe what a wonderful, sweet, caring person Pat was. I knew her from advertising and she was more of a person that one would expect. I will truly miss you... Your laughter...your kindness. May your memory be eternal.

Mary C. Lynn

August 5, 2008

My sincere condolences to the Willstatter family. I was one of Patti's professors at Skidmore and well remember her wonderful wit, her engagement with her work and her love for her friends and her family. No class she was in was ever dull. She will indeed be missed.

Amy Willstatter

July 5, 2008

To my dear big sister Patti,
I miss you so much. I love you with all my heart. Watch over us and know you leave a lasting love in all of our hearts.
I love you THIS much.
xxoo
Amy

Julie Willstatter

July 4, 2008

Patti: I can hear you laughing. Whenever I had a problem you would put a spin on things and I'd feel much better. Your nieces had a blast visiting with you in Chicago. it was so cool to take their first solo flights to visit their cool Aunt Patti. You will be so missed, beautiful Patti RIP. I can feel you here.

Jennifer White Lee

July 1, 2008

Pat -
I will miss your laugh, your wit and your joy of life! Hoping you are finding peace. The Chicago ad community misses you.

Tracy Saras

July 1, 2008

Pat - I will always remember you as caring, diligent and a straight-shooter who brought passion and intelligence to the ad business. We will really miss you -

Nancy Cooper

June 30, 2008

Pat -
I have thought of you often with fond memories that go all the way back to our days at good ole Gruner & Jahr - I will miss having you around you added much to this industry!! You showed me what true grace is!! "Cooper"

sari kreiter

June 30, 2008

To the Willstatter Family, my deepest condolences.

Patricia, know that I have always had much admiration for you...to say that I will miss you doesn't express the impact you have had on my life professionally or personally...may your spirit continue to inspire me and memories of you always put a smile on my face! I love you-Sari

Sasha Mayoras

June 30, 2008

Dear Pat,
You were a great friend, a valuable mentor and a ton of fun. You faced your illness with grace and dignity that I deeply admire. I miss you. Sincerely, Sasha

Kathy Goodman

June 30, 2008

Pat-
I can't believe you are gone. I will miss you at the office and running into you at Als in MC. You were a great rep, a wonderful friend and a loving aunt. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and loving friends.
Kathy

William Harmon

June 30, 2008

Dear Pat,
You touched me and the whole Chicago advertising community with your wit, intelligence and tenaciousness. I will remember our times together fondly.
With warmest regards, Bill Harmon

Lisa Brickson

June 30, 2008

I am SO sad to lose such a close personal friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to Trudy, Amy, Richard and the rest of the family.
RIP, my friend. I will miss you.

Pamela Dolby

June 30, 2008

Patti-you were a much loved legend in the advertising business, I'm not sure there is a person currently selling OR buying that didn't know and love you. You will be missed, I will miss you.

Krista Schwartz

June 30, 2008

We miss you, Pat.

Susie Meyer Lifer

June 29, 2008

I will miss you today and in my memories.

Jack Gordon

June 28, 2008

Dear Cousin Patti,
We'll miss you so much. All your recollections of family events and relatives behavior were so wonderful.
As were all our talks of history and events.
Thank you for your laugh, your smile, your hugs, your smarts.
Lots of Love,
Cousin Jack

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