Patricia Lou Gaylord

She was born in Lakin, Kansas to Edd and Iva Murray on March 17, 1938.

Patricia grew up on a wheat farm with her 3 sisters where she helped her daddy plant and harvest the fields. This is where she learned her hard work and dedication that she applied to the rest of her life. Patricia raised six beautiful daughters. She put her family first, all the while working full time at Gillette.

Preceded was death by her daughters, Pamela Gaylord and Kimberly Bergdahl and grandson, Dray Mercado;parents, Iva and Edd Murray; and sister, Karen Vincent.

Patricia is survived by her daughters, Lori Reopelle, Jeannine Krieger, Diane Gaylord, Jennell (Frank) Lopez; sisters, Joan Buerkle and Marilyn Murray; 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at Wulff Funeral Home, St. Paul, on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1:30 pm with a visitation beginning at 11:30 am. Burial will be held at Union Cemetery, Maplewood following the service at 2:45 pm.