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Per Trish’s wishes, a service will not take place.
In Loving Memory of Trish Fadroski
We all miss you and how you shared your love for life with everyone you knew. Sadly missed by your husband SKI, your Daughter Karrie Ann, husband Shane, and their three children Amelie, Ian, and Lyra. When they were small they named you Grandma Boots because you sang the song, Boots are made for Walking and had them walk in Papa’s boots.
Trish passed away October 22, 2023. A lifelong resident of Racine, she was just a few days shy of turning 74 years old. The daughter of Betty (Siepler) and Mark Kupper; she is proceeded in death by her parents, her bothers Dave Kupper, Ed Kupper, and sister Karen Kupper. Trish married (Bob) Ski Fadroski at Saint Casmir’s Church; they would have been married 49 years on the 25th of October. They have two daughters: Karrie Ann (son-in-law Dr. Shane Webb) from Dahlonega, GA and Kristi Lee (son-in-law Adam Tanner) from Phoenix, AZ.
She was a wonderful mother to her children and very involved in their schools (both Holy Name and St. Joseph). Trish volunteered endless hours at both schools and served as the scout leader (Girl Scout Troop #120) for six years. She was a loving maternal influence for many children beyond her own. She was also integral to Ski’s numerous business ventures. She managed the finances of his electrical business, worked the Christmas Tree Farm, and partnered with him on both the Christmas Tree Lot (Ski’s Trees) and family wreath business (selling tons of evergreen brush and Christmas wreaths to several of Racines’ florists). She also sold and decorated wreaths for the tree lot – her wreaths were the most beautiful in town.
The joy of her life was the love she shared with Karrie Ann and Shane’s children: Amelie, Ian, and Lyra Webb. They all called her “Grandma Boots” – as soon as they could walk she would have them wear Papa Ski’s work boots and sing them Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Were Made for Walking.”
Trish loved gardening and was an expert in flower design. This year alone she redid 18 different flower beds around her home. She delighted in finding little, natural treasures in the garden and on walks. Trish shared these with family and friends. She always tried to make spaces brighter, people laugh, and those around her happy.
Per Trish’s wishes, a service will not take place.
Colleen Kechter says
So sorry for your loss. I have special memories of volunteering with Patricia at Holy Name and in Girl scouting. I enjoyed her sense of humor and straight forward thinking. Patricia and I spent lots of time at JMBA aquatic center when our girls were younger and the facility first opened. We would often spend most of the day there, watching the girls in swim lessons and having a picnic lunch on the patio. She adored her girls for sure! I think of her often and know how much she will be missed. May God bless you during this difficult time.