Patricia “Patsy” Claire Reitemeier
Monday, December 7, 1925
Date of Death:
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Age:
91 years old
Monday, December 7, 1925
Date of Death:
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Age:
91 years old
Monday, December 7, 1925
Date of Death:
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Age:
91 years old
Patricia “Patsy” Claire Reitemeier
Patricia “Patsy” Claire Reitemeier (Mulligan) passed away peacefully on March 14, 2017 at the age of 91. Patsy was born in Denver, Colorado on December 7, 1925, the daughter of Claire and Dean Mulligan. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1943 and attended the Denver University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, where she was named “Sun Bowl Princess” in 1947.
Growing up, Patsy was an avid skier, and never lost her love of the Colorado mountains. She taught English and grammar at Cole Junior High School in Denver for 4 years. She moved to Rochester, Minnesota after her wedding to Dr. Richard J. Reitemeier in 1951. She was active in St. John the Evangelist’s women’s group, St. Celestine; PEO and elder care. She traveled the world with her family and friends, visiting every continent except Antarctica.
She is survived by her children, Paul J. Reitemeier, Joseph (Patricia) Reitemeier, Susan (Jeff) VanVonderen, Robert (Pamela) Reitemeier, Patrick (Diane Nordquist) Reitemeier and Daniel (Wendy) Reitemeier; 14 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Richard Reitemeier; her daughter, Mary “Lou” Reitemeier; her brother, David Mulligan and her sister Josephine Daigle.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 25, at Charter House in Rochester. The Reitemeier family expresses their deep gratitude to the Charter House staff and Seasons Hospice for their wonderful care and dedication.
The family requests memorial gifts in lieu of flowers be sent to Mayo Foundation, Department of Development, 200 1st St SW Si-9, Rochester, MN 55905 or Special Olympics, PO Box 96548, Washington, DC 20090.
Condolences
The family of Patricia “Patsy” Claire Reitemeier has received the following condolences.
To the entire Reitemeier family, I wish to say I am sorry to have read about your mothers death. I may have known her many years ago or my mother may have known her. I believe I did know Mary Lou, either from school(St. Francis, Lourdes) or from the old neighborhood in the Courts. I am very sad to see that Mary Lou had also passed on. If I am wrong about all this please excuse my intrusion--it would have been a long time ago in the mid to late 60's? Also, I have been away from Rochester since the early 70's.
Tom Truax
My sincere condolence to the family on the loss of your dear one. May you be comforted in knowing that God promises to stop death altogether in the near future. Please read Revelation 21:3,4; Isaiah 25:8 for details of that sure promise.
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Dan, I remember seeing your parents at the 4:30pm mass Saturday's at St Mary's for several years. ( I was working weekends in the er at the time. May she rest in eternal peace and may perpetual light shine upon her. Margaret
Dear Paul, Joe, Susie, Bob, Patrick, Dan and families;
Thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Patsy. It's not easy to lose your mother at any age.
I loved Patsy as a sister-in-law and am so happy to have known this special lady.
Peace be with each of you. My love, Joy
Patsy and I used to chat when we were attending school functions at Folwell School. Always I thought of her as a wonderful person.
Dorothy Combs
Dear Paul, Joe, Sue, Bobby, Patrick and Dan, We were so sad to hear about Aunt Patsy. She was one special lady and she will be missed.Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. With heartfelt love and sympathy, Claire & Peter Balkite
Bob and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I didn't know your Mom well, but I know she was a very special person. I hope your countless wonderful memories of her will help you in your time of loss.
Our condolences to all. Remember the good times
What a dear, funny, generous, lovely person was my Aunt Patsy-- so many great memories-- Rest In Peace Colleen
My sympathy to all the children of Pat Reitemeier. I especially want to tell Dan, a former student of mine, that I am with him in this loss. Dan, be assured of my prayers for your mother, and remember, I never forget to include my former students in my prayers. God Bless you and remember to keep your parents in your prayers always.
Paul, So sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers will be with you and your family. Wish I could come down for the funeral but will be out of town this weekend.
My dear cousins,
I am so sad for your loss of your Mother, my darling Aunt Patsy. I never knew her middle name was Claire after Grandma! I am keeping you in my thoughts and saying prayers daily for all of you. I wish I could be there in person to offer moral support, hugs, and love at this very difficult time. I pray that God will comfort each of you and help you through the grieving process. My deepest condolences, love Cousin Eileen
I am sorry about your dear Grandmother, and I hope that these promises from the Scriptures will comfort you now, and in the days to come. Jehovah God is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit. And he will wipe away the tears from all faces. Isaiah 25:8; Psalm 34:18 NWT. Patsy will be missed. Peace be with you all.
Dear Reitemeier family,
Heaven is welcoming two incredible women!
Our family is keeping you in our thoughts and prayers this week as you plan to celebrate your Moms wonderful life.
~The Wente Clan
#Irish eyes are smilin'