Patricia A Northamer

Northview - North Mankato Mortuary
2060 Commerce Drive
North Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-2202

Patricia A. Northamer, age 82, of Mankato passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Laurel's Peak in Mankato.

A Celebration of Patricia's Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2013, at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato. Visitation will be held one hour before service on Saturday. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato. Memorials may be given to VINE.

Patricia Ann was born on February 15, 1931 in Mankato to Aloysius "Allie" and Lydia (Braam) Willaert in Mankato. Patricia attended school at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North Mankato. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Mankato. Patricia married Friebert "Bert" Sulflow on September 17, 1951 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. They were blessed with five children. Bert died in 1974. She married Carrol "Archie" Northamer on June 7, 1980 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.

Patricia was employed for many years by Shari Candies Company and Immanuel St. Joseph's Hospital in Mankato. She was a member of the American Legion Post 11 Ladies Auxiliary and VFW Post 950 Ladies Auxiliary. Patricia was an avid reader, enjoyed playing board games, loved a game of dice, enjoyed cooking and baking, canning, sewing, time spent with her family and many relatives, volunteer work with the Women's Auxiliaries, and following the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings. She had a love of Country music.

Patricia is survived by daughter, Vicki (Randy) Goebel of Mankato, daughter, Roxanne (James) Stavenau of Kansas City, MO, son, Jon (Judy) Sulflow of Prior Lake; step-daughter, Rita (Paul) Sigafus of Medina; sister, Helen Schons of Gaylord; brother, Francis "Huntz" Willaert of St. Peter; grandchildren, Shalan (Chris) Stroud of Lee's Summit, MO, Abbie (Colin) Weerts of Mankato, Zachary Sulflow of Prior Lake, Alexandria Sulflow of Prior Lake, Jacob of Prior Lake; step-grandchildren, Kelly (Dan) Rivers of Mankato, Tara (Tony) Wagner of Eagle Lake, Laura McAlister of Medina, Dan (Alyssa) Sigafus of Medina; great-grandchildren, Addison Sulflow, Brecken Weerts; step-great-grandchildren, Anna Rivers, Allie Rivers, Sophia Sigafus; step-great grandsons, Gavin McAlister, Jackson Wagner; many nieces and nephews; special niece and friend, Patsy Wreath; sisters-in-law, Roxie Willaert, Lillian Maus, Sylvia Urban, and Doris Else.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bert on February 7, 1974; husband, Archie on October 14, 2010; sons, Ronald Sulflow and Kevin Sulflow; granddaughter, Lisa Anne Rykhus; five sisters; six brothers.

Patricia's Family would like to give a special thanks to Laurel's Peak Care Center for the excellent care they gave our Mom.