Patti Jo "Finke" Crowley

In Loving Memory of

Patti Jo Crowley

Patti Crowley was born on November 28, 1957, in Slayton, Minnesota to Lloyd and Elayne Solter Finke. She grew up in Slayton and attended Slayton High School. On December 26, 1975, she and Clayton Crowley were married at Faith Lutheran Church in Avoca, MN. Following their marriage, they made their home in Slayton and raised their three children. Patti worked at Murray County Central School in the cafeteria until 1998. Patti passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the age of 67. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton. She also was a hospice volunteer for many years. Patti enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, crafting, and gardening. Time with her grandchildren is what Patti looked forward to most.

Survivors include her husband, Clayton Crowley of Slayton, MN, three children and their spouses, Bree and Eric Schlais of Lakeville, MN, Josh and Amanda Crowley of Comfrey, MN, and Sara and Josh Chapman of Plymouth, WI, eight grandchildren, Barrett and Emery Schlais, Savanna, Chyanne, and Avery Crowley, and Carter, Noah and Sadie Chapman, her parents, Lloyd and Elayne Finke of Slayton, MN, six siblings, Char Busse of Slayton, MN, Rick Finke of Baltic, SD, Gary Finke of Slayton, MN, Linda Nelson of Slayton, MN, Sue and Dean Streff of Slayton, MN, and Julie and Troy Saunders of Mora, MN, and several nieces and nephews and their families.

Memorial Services

Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton, MN on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Chad Duffy officiating. Interment will be private.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements. To send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com