In Memoriam: Former Simplicity President & CEO Patricia Wesenberg
Simplicity says Pat was a leader, mentor, friend and ally whose tireless dedication inspired everyone who was blessed to meet her.
The $339 million Simplicity Credit Union is mourning the death of its former President/CEO Patricia Wesenberg, the Marshfield, Wis.-based credit union announced Feb. 12.
She was 60.
Wesenberg began an extended leave in January 2020 to focus on her health. By September, she notified the credit union that she would not return, according to Simplicity CU.
“Pat was a lifelong servant leader, mentor, friend and ally whose tireless dedication inspired everyone who was blessed to meet her,” Simplicity CU said in a prepared statement. “She began her credit union career with Simplicity CU (then Central City Credit Union) in 1981, and members of the Simplicity team were fortunate to be guided by the leadership of her strong and steady hand since 1994.”
In addition to her lengthy and diverse list of personal and professional accolades, Wesenberg held leadership roles in local, state, national and international credit union organizations and volunteered countless hours in the community.
“Still, Pat was a model of humility and humanity and would balk at us going on at length about her accomplishments,” the credit union said. “Instead, we believe it was more important to Pat to help others succeed. She demonstrated it in the work she did, the words of love and encouragement she shared, and the way she held us accountable to do the right thing, the best thing every single day. Those of us who were fortunate enough to learn the lesson of looking Pat in the eye when asked, ‘What are we going to do now to make sure this never happens again?’ have been made better and stronger for it.”
In lieu of flowers, Wesenberg’s family has asked for donations to be made to the United Way, the credit union said.
At a later date, her family plans to hold a celebration of Patricia’s life.