Patricia “Pat” Fasbender, 74, of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 11, 2023, at home with her family by her side.
Patricia Mae Manning was born December 5, 1948, in Litchfield, Minn., to Henry and Frances (Shamla) Manning. She graduated from Litchfield High School in 1966. Pat went to college at St Mary’s of Rochester Minn., graduating as an LPN in 1969. She met the love of her life, Norm Fasbender, and they united in marriage on September 27, 1969. From this union they had four children: Scott, Mary Jo, Tracy, and Tim. Pat worked for many years as an LPN in home care and nursing home settings. She then worked many years in accounting at IFP, of Oslo, Minn. Pat retired after many years as a Media Specialist for the Rochester School District. She took all her careers to heart and greatly enjoyed the time with her co-workers.
Pat enjoyed her time with family and friends. You could find Norm and Pat on the dance floors, casinos, camping, Lake Okoboji, or just on a Sunday drive. She could be found outside every day she was able to be there. She enjoyed her flowerbeds, canoeing, bike rides, or a stroll through the farmer’s market. She made every attempt to make it to her grandkids’ school and sporting events. She enjoyed her random trips with family and friends and traveled throughout many states of the U.S. She enjoyed the holidays and the baking that came with it. She probably had a Hallmark Christmas movie on her TV every day, while she was putting a puzzle together. Many didn’t know Pat was an avid painter. Her paintings can be found throughout her home along with the homes of her children.
Pat is survived by her children Scott (Kyja) Fasbender, Elk Mound, Wis., Tracy (Trent) Olson, Lanesboro, Minn., Tim (Becky) Fasbender, Boyceville, Wis., and son-in-law Shawn Fasbender, Adams, Minn. She is also survived by her siblings Darlene Putney, Tom (Jan) Manning, and Bill (Barb) Manning, all of Litchfield, Minn., and Ethel Brennan of Plymouth, Minn., and 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband Norm, her daughter Mary Jo, granddaughter Kia Schaffer, parents Henry and Frances Manning, and brothers John and James Manning.
Funeral Mass for Pat will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lanesboro, with Fr. McGrath officiating. Visitation will be 5–7 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, at Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro, and one hour Thursday, before the service at the church. The burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Adams, Minn. With Pat’s love of colors, the family invites you to wear color in celebration of her life.
Johnson-Riley Funeral Home is assisting the Fasbender family with arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at rileyfuneralhomes.com.