Nick's Funeral Service Video

Nicholas S. Patoka, age 73 of New London passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 after years of medical issues.  Nicholas was born on December 6, 1950 in Neenah to the late Stephen and Caroline (Konkol) Patoka Sr.  He graduated from Menasha High School with the Class of 1969.  Nick was drafted into the US Army shortly after and served in Vietnam.  He worked as an electrician for SCA until his retirement.  Nick enjoyed riding his Harleys, especially to Sturgis.  He had the privileged to go on an Honor Flight to Washington, DC and was also chosen for the "Return to Vietnam" Old Glory Honor Flight.  Nick finally got the recognition for bravery and the peace and closure he needed.  Nick was looking forward to going to the Jeep Jamboree in July, which he has done the last few years.  In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time at Gill's landing and up north in Crandon.

Nicholas will be dearly missed by his sisters, Linda (Larry) and Kay; his brothers, Glenn (Cheri) and Stephen Jr.; nieces, Kim, Rhonda, Carrie, and Shanna and his nephews, Shawn and Keith, along with great, great-great nieces and nephews.

Nicholas was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; aunts, uncles and cousins

Nick always said, "When he would win the lottery, he would give it all the Old Glory Honor Flight".  He did win the lottery having good friends over the years.

The Memorial Service for Nick will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London.  Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Full Military Honors will take place at the funeral home following the service.  Burial will be in Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, King,WI

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Old Glory Honor Flight, which Nick loved so much.

The family would like to thank the Waupaca County Sheriff's Department, the volunteer Fire Department, EMTS and all that assisted.  They would also like to thank his neighbors for looking over him

Nick, your demons are finally gone!  Rest in peace brother!  Love Always, Linda