Patricia Louise "Pat" Anderson, age 61 of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday morning, June 7, 2007, following a battle with cancer.
Pat was born on December 16, 1945 in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, the daughter of Richard R. and Selma (Erickson) Rasmussen.
She married David Lee Anderson on November 22, 1963 in Barron, WI.
Pat enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and day care children. She operated Pat's Day Care for 25 years!
She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Randolph.
She will be greatly missed by her three children, Todd (Patty) Anderson of Webster and their children, Josh, Zach, Danny, Cory, Elizabeth and Katie; Troy (Shannon) Anderson of Farmington and their children, Haleigh and Devin; and Theresa (Scott) Kriese of Cannon Falls and their children, Joseph, Kameron and Parker. Also surviving her is one brother; one sister; mother-in-law, Irene Anderson of Chetek, WI; dear friend, Bob Moffet of Cannon Falls; and many loving family members, friends, neighbors, dog Josie, cat Tipper, and her many day care children that called her "grandma".
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dave on September 4, 2005; and two brothers.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 11 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, with Pastor Steven Schwartz officiating.
Following a luncheon at church, interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. on Monday at Assembly Area #6.
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls. There will also be visitation at the church on Monday from 9-10 a.m.
Arrangements by Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls. On-line condolences may be directed to www.lundbergfuneral.com