Patricia Louise Wise, 94
Patricia Louise Wise, 94, formerly of Hallock, Minn., passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 at LB Homes/ Broen in Fergus Falls, Minn.
Patricia Graham was born on June 8, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Ruth Esther Graham. She graduated from High School in Napoleon, N.D., in 1947. She grew up learning how to work hard and continued that practice her entire life. She moved to Hallock and owned a bakery. Following that, her full-time career was working with the farming community at the Kittson County ASCS office for over 30 years.
During this time and after her retirement, she was very active in the Hallock community serving on many organizational boards some of which were hospital auxiliary, Presbyterian Church, Hallock nursing home, Senior Center and Thrift Store, and the list goes on. Her passion was to be active and use her organizational skills to make Hallock the best it could be.
Pat touched many lives with her kindness and generosity. If you asked her a question, she would always give you a WISE answer “Remember my name is WISE.” As a very strong-willed and extremely independent person, she wanted everyone to know “she tried” and her famous saying “Just Do It!”
She will be remembered for her laughter, sense of humor and radiant spirit with a twinkle in her eye and her beautiful smile.
She is survived by: her daughter, Brenda Conzet (John) of Buffalo; son, Brad Russell (Paula) of Fergus Falls; grandchildren, Todd Brueske, Troy Brueske (Wendy), Sophie Petersen (Tyler), Hattie Haarstad (Hunter); great-grandchildren, Brittany Danks (Austin), Kirsten Brueske, Alex Brueske, Axel Petersen and Diesel Petersen; great-great-grandchildren, Kinlee, Kennedy, Ava and Dawson.
Pat was preceded in death by: her husband Duane Wise in 1999; mother Ruth Esther Graham in 2002; and brother, Richard Graham on 2018.
Thank you to everyone for your prayers and the wonderful care she received in her final years.
A private family service and burial will be held at Knollwood Cemetery in Fergus Falls.
Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
