Patricia A. Hrabik-Sebby

Patricia Hrabik-Sebby was born October 30, 1932 in Ashland, Wisconsin to Mayme and Thomas Devine. Pat grew up, went to school and lived her entire life in Lac du Flambeau where she was a respected elder of the community. After a several week illness she passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 31, 2015 surrounded by her family. She married Dean Hrabik December 27, 1950 and together raised their 6 children. She was ‘’the best Mom in the world’’. She had so many good times with friends and family. She had a great sense of humor, wit and intelligence. Pat loved to dance, sing, read and play cards. Dean preceded Pat in death in 1984 after 34 years of marriage. They had 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. In 1996 Pat married Glenn Sebby and continued to have a full social life dancing, involvement with her church, American Legion and card-playing. Glenn preceded her in death March 2013. Pat was active, fun-loving and independent until her recent illness. She always wanted to learn the ‘joke of the day’ Pat worked for Simpson Electric in her early adulthood and served on the Tribal Council. She then worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs until 1985. After a brief retirement Pat worked for the Lac du Flambeau Tribe in a variety of roles through 1995 including involvement with realty resources, land management, historic preservation, archeological surveys, tourism /culture and for several years she served as a Tribal judge. While with the tribe Pat greatly valued the opportunity to travel extensively. Pat was a deeply spiritual woman. She was a lifelong and dedicated member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Parish as well as a member of the Third Order Secular Franciscans. She supported and served on the board of the Marywood Spirituality Center. She is survived by Terri (Frank) Sterzen, Andy and Angie (fiancé Luke Furger); Ann (Scott) Peterson, (friend Bob Meier), Christine; Tony (Kathy) Hrabik, Kirk (Nicole) and Bill; Jenni (Rodney) Kainer, Jessica and Kelley; Mary Pat (Dave) Bayer, Jenny (Paulie) Charbeneau, and Josh (Hilary); Tom (Lenelle) Hrabik, Grace, Hope and Sophie; foster brother Rick (Pam) Immler, Maggie and Eric. She is also survived by 5 great grandchildren Jude, Claire, Cadeyan, Arabella and Norah. They gave her such pride and joy. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Bolger Funeral Home-Minocqua Chapel, with a prayer service at 6:30 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, February 6, 2015 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Lac du Flambeau, with a visitation beginning at 9:00 AM until the time of Mass at the church. Interment will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Lac du Flambeau, with a feast to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Marywood Spirituality Center, Arbor Vitae WI; Franciscans Compassion Fund c/o Holy Family Church, Woodruff WI or St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Lac du Flambeau WI.

Patricia A. Hrabik-Sebby

October 30, 1932 - January 31, 2015