Patricia Kathleen Riemenschneider

Of St. Paul, MN

Was born on June 7, 1943 and died on Sept 21, 2013 without extended suffering, one week away from 50th anniversary with Devoted & Loving Husband, Jim. Further survived by Mother, Florence Senske; Daughter, Jennifer (Pete) Wetzel; Sons, Craig & Chris (Michelle); Five Beloved Grandchildren: Madison, Annika, Lila, Louisa & Caleb; Six Close Siblings: Ramona (Fred), Jim (Katie), Sherry, Peg, Jeff (Denise) & Joe; Brothers-in-Law, Richard & Bruce; Many Adored Nieces & Nephews; and so Many Great Friends. Preceded in death by Father, Everett Senske. With her playful humor & colorful storytelling, Pat was a ringleader at family gatherings & the life of the party. Raised in Humbird, WI, & East St. Paul. She worked as a full-time mom & then a librarian. A voracious reader, she knew every true-crime scene & movie-in-the-making. She sewed awesome Halloween costumes & most of her family’s curtains. Martha Stewart would’ve envied her in the kitchen. Her casino winnings were in the tens of thousands, supposedly more than her losses. She endlessly gave time to her family & filled all who knew her with laughter & love. Funeral: Wed, Sept 25, 11 a.m. at Our Reedemer Lutheran, 1390 Larpenteur Ave E., St. Paul. Visitations: Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave., St. Paul, and 1 hour prior at church. Memorials to Friends of the St. Paul Public Library.