Patrick E. Babbitt

August 31, 1949 - August 21, 2012

Patrick E. Babbitt, 62, of Lone Rock died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 following a brief illness. Pat was born August 31, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Dr. Donald & Elizabeth (Gerhard) Babbitt. Pat grew up in Shorewood, WI. He graduated from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire where he spent his summers as a camp counselor on Cape Cod. He then taught in Vermont before returning to Wisconsin with his wife, Janet. He was an avid outdoorsman and writer. He co-authored a book about hunting in Wisconsin and had hundreds of articles published in regional and national outdoors magazines. Recently he worked as a soil tester and designer of private septic systems. He is survived by his wife Janet Babbitt of Lone Rock; sister Ann (Deb Smith) of Portland, Maine; brother James (Barbara) Babbitt of Chetek and a step-mother Kay Babbitt of Hartford; a niece & three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Noon at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center with Pastor Craig Peach officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of services. An informal graveside service will be held at the Brown Church Cemetery after the service & luncheon. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Richland Hospital Foundation. On line condolences can be made at www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com