Richard J. Patrin

Richard J. Patrin

Richard Patrin Obituary

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Age 66, passed away February 7, 2018 after a long battle with cancer.​Preceded in death by parents, Dick and Betty Patrin; and granddaughter, Dahlia Patrin. Survived by sons, Rich, Christopher, and Jacob (Angie); 10 grandchildren; siblings, Bobbi (Norm) Allan, Beth (Mike) Colaizy, Bonnie (Janie Strommer), and E.J. Patrin; nieces and nephews. A celebration of life is planned on Rick's birthday, Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 4-7 PM at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville), 2130 N Dale Street at County Road B. Per Rick's wishes, his body was donated to the University of MN Anatomical Bequest Program. Memorials preferred to Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 for cancer research, or to the Union Gospel Mission, 77 E. 9th St., St. Paul, MN 55101.

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