Patricia Catherine Purcell

Patricia "Patty" Purcell, age 76, of Maple Lake, died Monday, October 17, 2022, at the Annandale Care Center surrounded by the love of her family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 22, 2022, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Timothy's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday and from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Saturday, both at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake. There will be a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Patricia Catherine Fobbe was born April 30, 1946, in Maple Lake, Minnesota to Roy and Ethel (Smith) Fobbe. Patty grew up in Maple Lake, along with her five siblings. She was baptized and confirmed in her faith at St. Timothy Catholic Church, and graduated from Maple Lake High School with the Class of 1964. On February 26, 1966, Patty was united in marriage to Donald J. Purcell at St. Timothy's. They made their home in Maple Lake, where they also raised their two children. In addition to caring for the home, Patty also worked as a bookkeeper for over 30 years. As a devoted Catholic, Patty's faith was the center of her life. She was a lifelong member of St. Timothy, where she was a sacristan, member of the CCW, and a member of the parish school board. Every week Patty attended Adoration Chapel to grow her relationship with the Lord. She loved spending time with her family and was not one to miss one of her grandchildren's events or activities. Patty will lovingly be remembered for being the first to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Don of Maple Lake; children, Chris Dalbec of Buffalo and Bill (Tracey) Purcell of Andover; 4 grandchildren, Paige (Austin) Gregg, Cody Dalbec, Taylor Purcell, and Sophia Purcell; siblings, Mary Worden of South Haven, Marge (Ted, Jr.) Latour, Bob (Michelle) Fobbe, Barb Menth, and Lori (Bob) Bruns, all of Maple Lake; and many nieces, nephews, other family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant twin sisters; and brothers-in-law, Mark Menth and Lee Worden.
Patty's grandson, Cody Dalbec, along with her five godsons, Steve Latour, Mark Latour, Leon Purcell, Robert Fobbe, Jr., and Joe Menth will serve as casket bearers. Her goddaughters, Vicki Worden and Kristin Thomas, will serve as honorary casket bearers. Her granddaughters, Paige Gregg, Taylor Purcell, and Sophia Purcell will be the gift bearers. Krista Elsenpeter and Sarah Goelz will provide music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Maple Lake.
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