Patricia Marie Browman, 81, died December 22, 2018 at her home in North Mankato.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North Mankato with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family.
Pat was born July 20, 1937 to William and Theresa (Stumpf) Keane in Owatonna, MN. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1955. On September 20, 1958, she married Samuel Browman in Owatonna. Together they raised three children, Jean, Sarah, and David.
While raising her children, Pat operated a daycare for many years. She lived in a number of locations including Duluth where she worked as a Volunteer Coordinator at the Glensheen Mansion. After retirement, they eventually settled in North Mankato. In her free time, she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and reading. Pat was known as a caring and loving mother and grandmother who will be missed by many.
Pat is survived by her husband, Sam of 60 years; daughters Jean (Joe) Schmitz of Sauk Rapids and Sarah (John) Burrows of St. Paul; son Dave (Kim) of Prior Lake; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and seven brothers.