General Information
Full Name: Peter “Pete” Jackson Patchin
Date of Birth: March 13, 1934
Date of Death: September 25, 2013
Pete’s life story
Peter “Pete” J. Patchin
On March 13, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN, Pete was born to parents George and Florence (Jackson) Patchin. He was the youngest of two boys. Following his years of growing up in Edina, Pete then attended “K” State (Kansas State University), where he was a member of the Lamba Chi Alpha Fraternity. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree.
Following his schooling, he was immediately drafted into the Army. Shortly after his return from the military, he met Gwen Klingberg and his life was about to change. After less than a year of courtship, they were married on November 14, 1959 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. They were blessed with three children, Brad, Stephanie and Burke.
After a short stay in the state of Delaware they moved to Prior Lake, where they have always considered this their “home”.
Pete joined his father in the commercial and industrial real estate appraisal business, and received his MAI designation. He started his own appraisal company, Peter J. Patchin and Associates Inc. in 1978. He retired at the age of 65.
He and Gwen spent 20 years of winters in Fort Myers Beach, where they spent a lot of time walking the beach, enjoying the sun and water. Pete also had a love for watching the Vikings, fishing, golfing and traveling and most of all his grandchildren and great grandson.
He was a member of the Prior Lake City Council, Prior Lake Jaycees, American Institute of Appraisals, GTO Car Club and always active in his church.
Known as a faithful, gentle and kind man, Pete died peacefully, with his family by his side on September 25, 2013 at the age of 79.
Deeply missed and remembered always by his wife, Gwen Patchin; children, Brad Patchin of Apple Valley, Stephanie (David) Bergeron of Prior Lake; grandchildren, Katie (Ben), Ryan (Whitney), Jana (Cole), John (Sarah), Chandler, Chad, Madi, Gabby, Arie; great grandson, Harper and other loving relatives and devoted friends.
Pete is preceded in death by his son, Burke Patchin; parents, George and Florence (Jackson) Patchin; brother, Joe Patchin.
Urn bearers for Pete will be his grandchildren.
The visitation will be on Monday, September 30 from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and one hour prior to the service at the church. The Celebration of Life Service will be on Tuesday, October 1st at 11 am, at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Road NW. Pete will be laid to rest next to his son Burke at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Prior Lake. Full military honors will be provided by the Prior Lake V.F.W. Post 6208 Color Guard.
The Patchin family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Prior Lake Chapel. www.ballardsunderfuneral.com
Visitation
When: Monday, September 30th, 4-7 pm
Location: Ballard Sunder Funeral Home
Address: 4565 Pleasant Street SE
Prior Lake, MN
Service Information
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 11:00 am
Location: Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church
Address: 3611 N Berens RD NW
Prior Lake, MN
Interment
St Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery
Prior Lake, MN
