Patricia Murphy, 93, was born on Feb. 9, 1930, to Fred and Marjorie (Peterson) Winn and joined her two siblings, Maxine and Fred Jr. Patricia grew up in the suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. She attended parochial school through eighth grade and a few different high schools, eventually graduating from St. Louis Park, Minnesota, in 1948.
During her teen years Patricia had a love of riding horseback and rode in horse shows in the area. Her first job was working as a waitress at her parents’ resort in Maple Plain, Minnesota. She married John Murphy on Sept. 5, 1949, and began her married life with John and his two children, Rita and John. To this union, four more daughters were born, Paula, Patricia, Pamela and Leona. Patricia was a very capable and caring wife. She worked as a homemaker, store clerk, factory worker and a hardworking farmer’s wife. Her family and home were always very important to her, but she always had time to help neighbors and friends. She loved her many pets through the years that included cats, dogs and horses. She has been an active member of St. Dominic’s for 50 years, and an active member of the St. Michael’s group. Patricia was a resident of the Frederic area for 44 years before selling the farm and moving to the Luck area where she passed away peacefully Sept. 3, 2023, in her own home.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Fred Jr.; sister, Maxine Tanner; her husband of 49 years, John; daughter, Pamela (David) Johnson; four sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; and one great-grandson.
She is survived by her two stepchildren and their spouses; three daughters; two sons-in-law; 16 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia was held on Friday, Sept. 8, at St. Dominic Catholic Church, and she was laid to rest at St. Dominic Catholic Cemetery.
You are invited to leave condolences, memories and photos at rowefh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic, 715-327-4475.
