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Patrick Sweeney Obituary
He was born April 14, 1937 in Minneapolis to Fred and Edith Sweeney and graduated from Washburn High School where he was a member of the class of 1955. He played on the football, basketball, and baseball team championship teams and was also an all-state basketball player winner. He graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1959 and has worked in the Minneapolis area until retiring. In 1972, the Sweeney family moved to Elk River where Pat was an avid golfer. He also served as President of the club and enjoyed playing there into his retirement years.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley (Zaske); daughters, Stacy Sweeney, Shannon Jung (Randy) and Tina Moe (Derek); grandchildren, Tyler Dehn, Kelsey Ciatti (Spencer), Haley Jung, Maggie Wolf (Logan), Charlie and Sam Moe; great grandchildren, Grayson and Colton Ciatti and Paisley Wolf; also, a sister, Kathleen Bendickson and her three children.
There will be a private family celebration of his life. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society in his honor. Arrangements Dare's Funeral Home, 763-441-1212, www.daresfuneralservice.com.
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Kathy Haley
March 19, 2023
I´m saddened to see that Pat passed just a few weeks ago. I´ve been thinking of our little Vikings family - aka the night crawlers - this week.
May you have strength and strong memories of those fun times. God bless you and keep you.
Ron and Linda Kuhn
March 1, 2023
So sorry for your loss, Shirley. We're thinking of you and your family and wishing you sweet memories to help you through this time of sorrow.
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