Patricia G. Rilea, Maple Lake

Patricia G. Rilea, age 56, of Maple Lake, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at her home under hospice care surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Maple Lake, with Pastor Peter J. Martinson officiating. Pallbearers were Dan, Brian, Nicole, Cory and Tony Rilea, Ben Knowles, Justin Iaquinto, and Bruce and Rob Steele. Marlene Mohwinkel, Rev. Steven King and Annette Klatt provided music for the service. Friends called from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake, and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Patricia Genevieve Rilea was born July 14, 1955, in Minneapolis to Roderick and Ann Marie (Blanchin) Berggren. She graduated from high school with the Robbinsdale Class of 1973. Patty worked for Cargill for 12 years and for Bernatello’s in Maple Lake until her failing health made her unable to work, despite her determination to be there. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and collecting movies. Patty’s greatest enjoyment in life was the time she spent with family and friends, as she eagerly worked towards retirement to be able to spend more time with her grandchildren. Patty is survived by her children, Daniel, Brian (significant other, Jamie), Nicole (significant other, Ben), Cory (significant other, Katie), and Anthony (significant other, Amanda); 14 grandchildren, Azjah, Jasmin, Ceira, Hailey, Mackenzie, Mersaydes, Dakotah, Emily, Alex, Isaac, Zayne, Sage, Dimitri and Jayden; mother, Ann Marie; brothers, Alan and Fred Berggren; sisters, Liz Berggren, Mary (Tracy) Henderson, Cathy Lenz, Cris Ericson; special nephew, Justin Iaquinto; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Roderick, and brother, Phillip, and an infant brother. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of Patty’s many friends that helped support her during her illness. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care, Maple Lake. Obituary, Guestbook, Video Tribute and Funeral Webcast online at dingmannfuneral.com.

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