He was preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 55 years, Rita, and siblings, Mary Alice, Msgr Greg, John, and Jim.
Pat will be missed by his children; Fr. Greg, Jim (Nikki), Dan (April), Ann (Dan) Lindblad, and Mari (Bill) Hirschuber; grandchildren, Kyle, Nick, McKenna, Ben, Ryan, Caleb, & Noah; great-grandson, Oliver; siblings, Beth, Judy, Geri, Ann, Monica, and Bob O’Brien and many nieces and nephews.
Pat made many friends while working at Brown & Bigelow and Deluxe. Pat was an avid Master Gardener, talented artist, and active in the community on the East Side of St Paul.
His strong devotion to his Catholic faith was demonstrated in his participation in church activities and his involvement with his brother Greg’s mission in San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala.
Pat enjoyed spending time at the MN State Fair which included working many years at the St. Bernards dining hall.
A soft spoken personality, easy going nature, along with a great sense of humor are attributes of Pat that will be greatly missed. He never ate a meal he didn’t like!
A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at The Pillars. We appreciate the tremendous care and compassion that was given to Pat and the family.
Visitation Thursday, July 23 from 4-7:00pm at Wulff Woodbury Funeral Home, 2195 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 24 at 11:00am at Transfiguration Catholic Church, 6133 15th St N, Oakdale.
Due to COVID restrictions social distancing will be required and CDC guidelines will be followed allowing 50% capacity. Masks are strongly encouraged.
Private entombment at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.
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