Patricia Reichel

https://vimeo.com/event/1013167 The funeral mass will be livestreamed on St. Elizabeth's facebook page starting at 11:00 Saturday: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Catholic-Church/St-Elizabeths-Catholic-Church-718958018175764/ The Lord welcomed Patricia Ellen Reichel home on May 18, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Pat passed away peacefully at home after her courageous battle with cancer. Pat was born March 3, 1938 to John and Irene McGillivray at home in Staples, MN. After graduating from Staples High School, she worked and lived in Minneapolis. Patricia met the love of her life, Bob Reichel, in 1958. They were married on July 16th, 1960 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. After marriage, they made their home of 60 years in Dilworth, MN, where they raised their seven children. Patricia was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church for the past 60 years. She was active in Parish Circles, teaching Religion Classes, working Spaghetti Dinners, and singing in the choir. She enjoyed travel, camping, playing cards, going to the casino, crafting, and crocheting. She loved spending time with her husband on the weekends, while he played in Country Western Bands. Most of all, she loved going to the McGillivray family reunions and family Christmas parties. Her eyes lit up when the family members played music. She enjoyed spending time with her family and all the special moments they shared. Like her daughter Pam, her favorite time of year was Christmas. One Christmas, she crocheted blankets for all her children and grandchildren. Pat’s love and light will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Patricia is survived by her husband Bob, her children: Kathy Fuder, Lori Hanson, Robert (Diane) Reichel, Patricia (Jeff) Sandland, Joe Reichel, and Jon (April) Reichel, 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, siblings: Jeanne, Jan, Gary (Kathy), Russell, and Linda, aunt Gen, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her daughter Pam, her parents John and Irene, her sisters: Elaine, Renee, and MaryBeth, her brothers: Jim, Roger, and Kenney, her great-granddaughter Erica, Baby Casey, and great-great-grandson Baby Zayden. The family gratefully acknowledges your attendance and many kind expressions of sympathy during their time of loss. Special thanks to the Hospice of the Red River Valley for their care.