Patricia A. Busche, age 84, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at her home in Hutchinson. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the St. Anastasia Catholic Cemetery in Hutchinson. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date.
Clergy Officiating: Father Paul Wolf
Patricia Ann Busche was born on Oct. 5, 1935, in Wadena, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Hugh and Nellie (Hall) Monroe. She received her education in Sebeka, Minnesota and was a graduate with the Sebeka High School Class of 1953.
On Nov. 24, 1953, Patricia was united in marriage to Neil Busche at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Wadena. This marriage was blessed with nine children. Neil and Patricia resided in various cities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota before moving to their home near Lake Jennie in rural Dassel, Minnesota in 1988. Patricia and Neil shared 55 years of marriage until the passing of Neil on December 21, 2008. Patricia moved to Hutchinson 2011.
Patricia was employed in manufacturing quality control at 3M in Hutchinson for 27 years and retired in 1996.
Patricia enjoyed quilting, reading, cooking, and baking. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends.
Patricia was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson and served on Church of Council Women. She was a member of the Auxiliary at both Burns Manor and Harmony River Care Center. She also served as secretary of the board at Community of Lake Ridge in Hutchinson where she lived.
Patricia passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at her home in Hutchinson, at the age of 84 years. Blessed be her memory.
Patricia is survived by her:
Children, Allan Busche and his wife, Susan, of Boise, ID,
Julie Klocke and her husband, Pat, of Boise, ID,
Tony Busche and his wife, Beth, of Brookings, SD,
Charlie Busche of Dassel, MN,
Chris Cummins and her husband, Mark, of Woodbury, MN,
Susan Klocke and her husband, Todd, of St. Cloud, MN,
Hugh Busche and his wife, Tanja Eisinger-Busche, of River Falls, WI,
Dr. Jim Busche and his wife, Shelley, of Fairmont, MN;
27 Grandchildren;
18 Great-Grandchildren;
Sisters, Dorothy Paulson of Fargo, ND,
Mary Petersen and her husband, Don, of Sebeka, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Patricia is preceded in death by her Parents, Hugh and Nellie Monroe; Husband, Neil Busche; Son, Joseph Busche in infancy; Brothers, Robert “Bob” Monroe, Charles Monroe and his wife, Frances “Fran”, and Milton Monroe and his wife, Kathryn; Sisters, Florence Cable and her husband, Harry, and Alta “Altie” Swanson and her husband, Raymond; and Brother-in-law, Raymond Paulsen.
Arrangements by the Dobratz-Hantge Chapels in Hutchinson.
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