Date of Birth:
Thursday, December 28, 1944
Date of Death:
Monday, April 22, 2019
Age:
74 years old

Patricia Ann Lindell

Patricia Ann Lindell, age 74, of Eyota, died Monday, April 22, 2019 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Patricia was born December 28, 1944 in Rochester, MN, the daughter of William and Lois (Lockman) Pollock. In her younger years, Pat was an avid water skier, starting as early as April every year, so long as the ice had melted. She also enjoyed fishing with her dad, and riding motorcycles as a young woman. Patricia was united in marriage to Richard Krukow on July 13, 1963 in Rochester, MN, and to this union three children were born. The couple later divorced. She married Michael Lindell on July 1, 1982. Mike preceded her in death October 26, 2002.

Pat worked as a waitress throughout her life, most recently at the Eyota Cafe. Pat also provied daycare out of her home for many years, and she proudly took credit for all of her daycare kids who graduated with honors. She had been a resident of Eyota for 48 years, and loved her home there. She enjoyed traveling, including several Caribbean cruises and a trip to Sturgis with her boyfriend, Tim Frutiger. She also took many beloved trips with her family to the cabin in Ely. Pat had a real zest for life. She had earned the nickname “Hotdish,” and even had the name put on her license plate. Pat loved having fun, and she was always on the go. Above all else, Pat loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband Michael.

Patricia is survived by her children: Dale (Deanna) Krukow of Northwood, IA, Richard “Rudy” Krukow of Mankato, MN, and Kris (Steven) Evans of Eyota; grandchildren: Joshua, Andrew, Zachery, Arik, and Brandon; great-grandchild: Mason; boyfriend, Tim Frutiger; sisters: Rosalie (Gene) Carlson of Kasson, MN, and Marlene (Randy) Scott of Rochester, MN.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2019 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester with Rev. Lester Horntvedt. Visitation will be Thursday, April 26 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester.