Patricia K. Harrison

Patricia ‘Pat” Harrison, age 89, and longtime resident of Muskego, passed away peacefully on September, 21, 2026.

Pat was born in Elroy, WI, to Charles “Chuck” and Marjorie (Johnson) Sterba. Growing up, she spent many days working at her father’s grocery store, where she learned the value of hard work and the importance of family. Pat and Edward “Bud” Harrison married in 1957 and moved to Milwaukee, WI soon after. Pat worked for a paper company in Milwaukee. The family moved to Muskego in 1964. While living in Muskego, Pat worked for many years as a Housekeeper at Tudor Oaks where she made lifelong friends.

Pat’s greatest joy was her family. She was the loving mother of Lorrie (Don) Benning, Kelly (Roger) Guhr, Kathy (George) Mayer, Patty (Steve) Michels, Mary (John) Strasser, and Shawn (Cindy) Harrison.

Pat was a proud grandmother to Ron, Dan, Erin, Angeline, Tom, Owen, David, Jessica, Troy, Chad, Kyle, Sarah, Nicole, Michael, Maddy, Ryan, and Kate.

She was a proud great grandmother to Ian, Levi, Kash, Axel, Brody, Emma, Aiden, Jackson, Addison, Payton, Kolt, Dylan, Ava, Eli, and Charlotte.

Pat enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, especially spending time with the people she loved. She and Bud enjoyed playing cards together, with euchre being her favorite. Over the years, Pat’s neighbors became some of her best friends, and she treasured the friendships and memories they shared.

Pat enjoyed reading, baking, playing pool, and hosting family gatherings. If you knew Pat, her favorite drink was a good brandy ole fashion. It was just one of the little things that made Pat uniquely Pat and brought a smile to those that knew her.

Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bud Harrison; her parents Charles and Marjorie Sterba; her brother Bill Sterba, and her sister, Sherry Kish.

Pat’s greatest legacy is the family she loved so deeply. Her love, strength, humor and devotion will live through her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and all those fortunate enough to have known her.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the MAX A. SASS & Sons WESTWOOD CHAPEL (W173 S7629 Westwood Dr., Muskego from 4:00 PM unitil the time of service at 6:00 PM. Pat will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.