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Patrick M. Bender

FUNERAL HOME

Huber Funeral Home - Excelsior Chapel

520 2nd Street

Excelsior, Minnesota

Patrick Bender Obituary

June 8th, 2005, age 56.Tonka Bay, MN.

Loving partner to Patricia L Schaefer; Beloved son of Stella and the late Frank Bender, brother of Fred, Bob, and Jenny (David) Wiehe Uncle to Jessica Maas, Ryan and Meghan Wiehe and nephew to Sabina Oakes "PB" is affectionately remembered by the Schaefer and Miller families, other relatives, wonderful friends and neighbors. Pat enjoyed a fulfilling wine and spirits career, working together with many National Brands and Distributors. Celebration of his life will be held 3PM Wednesday June 15, 2005 at the Huber Funeral Home, 520 2nd Street , Excelsior, MN with visitation from 1PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated. Private interment

"Back Home Again In Indiana".

Huber Funeral Homes

Excelsior Chapel

952-474-9595

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Bender

12 Entries

Tracy Raasch

June 23, 2005

Dear Face, I am so sorry and sadened to hear of your loss. What a wonderful and joyful person PB was!! I have fond memories of all of us laughing, joking, and living the weekend getaway life on the lake up north at the Gortons place.

I am thinking of you often as you go through such a difficult time in life. I am sending you good energy, a smile to brighten your day, and a huge hug that will have to do until I can give you one in person...

Lots of Love, Tracy

Scot, Amy & Aiden Miller

June 15, 2005

Wow, what to do say about such a great man. Our best memories of PB are from the cabin - "cocktail hour", fishing for hours, bung tournament and Friday fish fries. The room was never quiet if P.B. was around. He was big, boisterous and full of life. He always made us laugh and feel alive. We will miss him terribly.

Damaris Rivera

June 15, 2005

Patti,

So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and the family.

Mary & Mike Pautz

June 14, 2005

Dear Face,

"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight"

~Kahlil Gibran~

We are sorry for your loss.

Love,

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Mark Hackl

June 14, 2005

Thank you PB for all of the wonderful discussions we had on just about any topic (I never had to ask for your opinion ;) ). You were the Bung Tournament King and made the Up-North experience special. Until we meet again...

Scot Miller

June 14, 2005

Let's go Hoyas, Let's go Hoyas. I'll always remember our college spirit chants and fishing for musky on High Lake.

Miss you,

Scot (Pips) Miller

G & B Howaniec

June 14, 2005

Dear Pat,Sendiing sympathy and warm hugs your way. We have such fun memories of our times with you and PB. He was larger than life--a gentle giant of a guy. And you two were soulmates for sure. Remember all the good stuff, please stay in touch. Wish we could be there in person. Love, Grace & Bernie

jenifer

June 13, 2005

gonna miss you!

one of my favorite things about PB was he turned me onto these long silly looking veggies.

ASPARAGAS

i always think of him when i cook 'em JUST THE WAY HE DID

im glad i told him last christmas that i loved how he made them and that i try to do them the same as he does.. he just laughed, and gave me a pat on the head "alright kiddo! thanks". he was so humble.

a BIG kind GENTLE(the best he could w/o breaking somethin) giant.

as my dad sez "when we hear thunder above we know PB & Big E are dancin" with Grams Miller watching with a smile

u are missed TONS!!!!!!!!!!

love you Chauncy

Wynn Taube

June 13, 2005

Our deepest sympathies in your hour of sorrow. Happy to have known Pat, if even for a brief time.

Alan McAlister

June 13, 2005

Dear Pat,

Our thoughts are with you, your family and Pat's family. I would like to share a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson, it reminds me of PB.

What is success?

To laugh often and much;

To win the respect of intelligent people

and the affection of children;

To earn the appreciation of honest critics

and endure the betrayal of false friends;

To appreciate beauty;

To find the best in others;

To leave the world a bit better, whether by

a healthy child, a garden patch

or a redeemed social condition;

To have played and laughed with enthusiasm

and sung with exultation;

To know even one life has breathed

easier because you have lived;

This is to have succeeded.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

With our love and thoughts,

Janice and Alan

Kathryn and Mitchell Eil

June 12, 2005

Remember sticking spoons on our noses at the restaurantwhen you came to visit us? Remember the boat trip around the lake and dinner out when we visited you? Remember the "Nut" photo? We have it on our refrigerator, still. We will miss you terribly.

Patti Homan

June 12, 2005

Dear Patty,

You two grew to be great partners in life. I am so happy for you both that the longevity of your relationship was filled with many happy memories, lifes lessons and experiences that made you closer as you went through each one together. He was a man of truths, honor and integrity and always loved you with everything he had. Hold onto those thoughts and know that you were very special in his life.

Our Prayers and love go with you,

Patti & Jerry Homan

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