e met a shy young man named Marvin. They would marry on April 12, 1952 and enjoyed a close and loving marriage for 67 years. In 1960, Pat and Marv adopted their son Scott and, two years later, adopted daughter Jo. Pat followed Marv as work took him to Baraboo, Janesville, and Madison, WI, then Davenport, IA, and finally Naperville, IL. In 1992 they retired to Rushford, MN. In 1999, Pat was thrilled to become a grandmother to twins Brooke and Bailey, who brought her great joy for more than 20 years.
Pat was a devout Christian who found her greatest joy in worship and participating in church activities such as quilting, sewing and baking. She worked as a telephone operator, church secretary, and stay-at-home mom until she began her work in retail sales. Her career began at a children's clothing store and later, a major department store. Pat was a gifted pianist, and enjoyed playing the guitar and harmonica. She loved to sing, whether it was with a church choir or simply in her own living room while playing her piano. Pat enjoyed doing cryptograms, crossword puzzles, and reading. Family and friends brought Pat her greatest joy, and she loved nothing more than entertaining them in her home, or visiting for a family reunion. Pat will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 16, at Hoff Funeral Home, in Rushford, MN, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The funeral service for Pat will be held Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Rushford Lutheran Church in Rushford, MN at 12:00 p.m.. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the Saturday funeral service, which will be officiated by Rev. Steven Chellew. The family asks that memorials be directed to Gundersen Lutheran Hospice through the Gundersen Medical Foundation, or to Good Shepherd Lutheran Services in Rushford, MN.
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