"My condolences to Pat and Kari Lynn and all Karina's family. Karina was such a good friend to my mom, Sandy. Mom loved Karina very much. Karina was always kind to our whole family. We enjoyed seeing her and Louie, on their trips to Wyoming, yo visit mom. My mom loved the time she spent at their house as well. I know that Karina will be missed by many. Bless you all!"
In loving memory of
Karina Patnaude
June 24, 1942 - April 28, 2021
Karina Patnaude, 78-year-old resident of Fort Ripley died Wednesday, April 28 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 1 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, MN with Father Kenneth Popp officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 P.M. on Friday, April 30 at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz and from 9:00-10:00 A.M. on Saturday at the church. The burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery Belle Prairie.
Karina was born on June 24, 1942 to Louie and Gertrude (Virnig) Przybilla in Little Falls, MN, the oldest of four children. She attended school in Pierz and graduated from Memorial High School in 1960. She was united in Marriage to Louie Patnaude on June 29, 1965 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, MN. Karina and Louie made their home in Pierz before moving to Louie's family farm in Fort Ripley, MN where she lived until her death. Karina went to work at Farmers and Merchants Bank right after high school where she worked for 50 years. Many people were thankful to her for getting them the loan when no one else would take a chance on them. Karina had a collection of over 1000 pairs of earrings that topped off every outfit she wore. Karina was known for always driving a red car no matter what make and model it was.
In her retirement she enjoyed recycling greeting cards for St. Gabriel's gift shop, trapping pocket gophers, and most of all playing bingo even though she "never won". Most precious to her was her family and especially her granddaughters.
Karina is survived by her son Pat of Fort Ripley, MN, her daughter Kari Lynn (Kevin) Dembouski of Harding, MN; granddaughters, Daisy and Ivy of Harding, MN; sisters, Mary Lou (Virgil) Hoheisel of Hillman, MN, Renee (Maynard) Mitchell of Pierz, MN; sister in-law, Jessie Przybilla of Pierz, MN and nieces and nephews.
Karina was preceded in death by her husband, Louie on September 22, 2010; infant son; parents, Louie and Gertrude Przybilla and a brother Terry Przybilla.
The arrangements for Karina are with Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz 320-632-4393.
Tributes
"Dear Families, my sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother/grandmother. May she rest in peace."
"Prayers and condolences to the Patnaude Family. Your parents were gracious enough to allow the Class of 1986 from LFCHS to have our Skip Day party at the farm. Blessed be her memory."
"Kari and family, So sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you."
"She was a vibrant woman. I got to know her through working at the bank. Our sincere condolences on the loss to all of her family."
"So sorry for your loss."
"Our thoughts and prayers for Karina's family. She was a very kind person."
"To the family of karina sorry for the loss of your mom thought and prayers sent your way "
"Sorry for your loss. She was one of a kind."
"Kari Lynn, Kevin, Daisy, Ivy and Pat my deepest sympathy to you and the family... Your Mom was a beautiful person we got to become close for last 7 years I was her bingo partner many good times I will miss her so much...May God blessings be with you..Rest in peace my dear friend...."