"I enjoyed being a friend of Pat. We were neighbors in Winona when we attended beauty school together. Later we had coffee parties together when she lived in Rushford. She was a very friendly friend. I will miss her. Bettie Lou Bunke"
In loving memory of
Patricia Ann Schwanbeck
September 28, 1930 - December 13, 2018
Patricia Ann (Anderson) Schwanbeck, age 88, of Lewiston, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at her home. She has gone to a better place to be with her husband.
She was born on September 28, 1930, in Winona, to Arthur and Mildred (Anderson) Wunderlich, and graduated from Winona Senior High School. In 1950, Patricia was united in marriage to Harold E Schwanbeck of Plainview. Following their marriage, Pat and Harold raised their two sons in Rochester.
Patricia is survived by her sons, Gregory (Nancy), Lake City; Mark (Gail), Lewiston; sibling, Joan Gates, Stillwater; grandchildren, Nicole, Megan (Andrew) West along with Alden and Pearl; Rebecca (Mark) Radcliffe along with Vance, Max, and Charley; and Matthew (Jessica) along with Aubryana, Madilyn, and Ella. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; great-grandson, Moxen; and one brother, John Wunderlich.
According to her wishes, there will not be any funeral service held, a private family service is planned for a later date.
Online condolences or memories may be left for Patricia's family at www.hofffuneral.com.
Hoff Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Rushford is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tributes
"Mark & Gail: Just happened to be looking at the obits in the WDNews and saw that your mom has passed. So sorry to hear of your loss. Take care. Ruth and Vic White "
"To Greg, Mark and your families. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of a very special lady that our mom , Donis Winters had her lifetime as a very dear friend. They were in each other's weddings and a lot of other good times through the years.All the Winters family is sorry for the loss of your mom. Ben and Carole, Bruce and Jean, and Brian and Cheryl Winters."
"I met Pat through my in laws, Glen and Rosie Buege. There son, John, was given Harold's name as his middle name. Pat is a loving, compassionate and funny woman. I take peace in knowing that Rosie and her best friend are together again along with their sweethearts. I'm sure there are drinks, laughs, food and card games going on. You are in my heart. "
"Mark & Gail, so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Luanne"
"To Mark & Gail sending my deepest sympathy to you Gail and your family; Enjoy the memories you have of her."
"Sympathies to the Schwanbeck families. I always enjoyed seeing and visiting with Pat when she lived next door to my parents in Rushford."
"Mark & Gail, Sending our deepest sympathies & love to you both & your family. Joel & Kristin Luhmann Family"
"Mark, Gail, Greg, Nancy and families! I'm sorry to hear about your Mom and Grandma! I always enjoyed seeing and talking with her at Mom and John's. With sincere sympathy, Liz (Bellock) Fenner "
"I'm sure going to miss that lady. She was quite comical at times. It was a pleasure taking care of her. Speltz Estates won't be the same without "little Pat". Rest in peace Pat. "
"Gail, Mark & families, I am so sorry for your loss! Our sympathy is with all of you! "