Patricia Rose White (nee Bollom), 87, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away on April
22, 2026.
She was born on Feb. 2, 1939, in Neillsville to Ellsworth and Rose (Scinto) Bollom. After
graduating from high school, she joined the United States Army in 1959. She served 5
years in the Army and was stationed in France for 2 years as a Dental Specialist.
Her work upon returning to civilian life included jobs at Neillsville Memorial Medical
Center, Sunburst Youth Home in Neillsville, Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, and the
Black River Falls public schools.
She married Earl White in 1983 and resided in Eau Claire for many years before moving
to Black River Falls. She loved the Lord and found her church home at Bridge Church.
She was a member of the American Legion Post 200. She loved cooking and baking
and worked in the Forrest Street Elementary school until she was 80. She was kind,
funny, generous and had many loving friends.
Preceding her in death: her husband, Earl in Mar. 2011; sister, Barbara Erdmann in Apr.
1995; father, Ellsworth in Jan. 2003; mother, Rose in Sep. 1981; brother-in-law, Larry
Wren in Jan. 2000; great niece, Olivia Reigel in Dec. 2018, and niece, Amy Wren in
Feb. 2024.
Survivors include her sister, JoAnn Wren of Neillsville, 5 nieces, 6 great-nieces, and 1
great-nephew.
A memorial service will be held at Bridge Church, 740 Alder St. Black River Falls, WI,
on Monday, June 1, 2026. Visitation from 10:00-11:00am with service to follow.