Mary P. “Pat” Dejno
Mary Patricia “Pat” Dejno, née Chambers, of New Berlin, passed to Eternal Life, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the age of 82.
Mary loved her children wholeheartedly. A dedicated Catholic who cherished her faith, she found joy in serving others through her home health care work with the elderly. An enthusiastic sports fan, she could often be found cheering on her favorite teams with infectious energy. Her passion for baking and gardening blessed family and friends with exceptionally delicious baked goods and beautiful flower gardens to enjoy. She always took the time to make sure she was well-dressed and put together. Pat had a special place in her heart for babies and a remarkable gift for connecting with everyone she encountered. But it was Christmas that truly captured her magic. She had an extraordinary gift for making the holiday season sparkle with warmth, tradition and joy that her family will treasure forever. Her passing on December 16, as the Christmas season she cherished was upon us, reminds us that her spirit of love, faith, and celebration will live on in every holiday to come.
Beloved wife of the late Ronald Dejno; loving mother of Paula (Mike) Rasmussen, Lori (Gary) Schermer, Ross (Judy) Dejno and Todd (Jennifer) Dejno; cherished grandmother of Christopher (Gloria) Rasmussen, Amanda Rasmussen, Hannah (Troy) Viegut, Ryan (Kelly) Schermer, Sarah Schermer, Jacob (Chelsea) Dejno, Jeremy (Kara) Dejno, Rachael (Connor) Braun, Olivia Dejno and Emma Dejno; and great-grandmother of Kellyann Rasmussen, Jordan Schermer, Kayla Schermer, Miles Dejno, Micah Dejno and Caden Dejno; dear sister of Sandra Kathleen “Kay” (Jake) Mackey, Sue Ann (John) Trinitapoli, Cathryn (Clancy) Mylan and Steve (Rose) Chambers; sister-in-law of Darlene (the late Tony) Sluga, Mary Ann (Delbert) Bloor, Sue (the late Hansel) Lee, Michael (Jane) Dejno, and Tony (Kay) Dejno. Mary was also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orvin and Gertrude (née Pink) Chambers.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Holy Apostles Church, 16000 W. National Ave., at 10:30 a.m., until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. Private Interment will be at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association appreciated.
