Patricia Thompson

Patricia L. "Patty" Thompson, age 67 of Sauk Centre and formerly of New Brighton, died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at St. Cloud Hospital, surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 13th at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Pastor Rebecca Thomas will officiate. Interment will be held in Greenwood Cemetery.

Patricia Louise Dietrich was born September 20, 1950 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Otto and Francis (Conover) Dietrich. While growing up, her family lived in Northeast Minneapolis and in 1968, Patty graduated from Edison High School in Minneapolis. As a young woman, Patty truly enjoyed roller-skate dancing and was admired for her talent. On October 3, 1970, Patty was united in marriage to Louis Thompson to whom she was married to for 18 years. She was proud to be the mother of two sons, LT and Jonathan. Throughout her career, she worked many hours in the Deli and Meat Departments of Reichel's Grocery in Isanti and later, she worked in retail stores - always enjoying a job serving customers. When Patty moved back to New Brighton, she made her home with two of her sisters and the three of them, along with their mother were often referred to as "The Golden Girls!" In September 2017, Patty made her home in Getty Street Apartments in Sauk Centre to be closer to both of her sons.

Bella, Patty's dog, brought her hours of companionship and unconditional loved that she appreciated. Along with her family, her grandchildren were the most precious to her. Patty always loved a shopping trip, bringing home many deals she just couldn't pass up. She had a real liking for purses - using a different purse for each day and outfit she wore. Patty was always ready to go to the casino and could play the penny slot machines for hours. At home, she enjoyed crocheting before her arthritis became severe, playing Bingo and card games, and doing Word Find puzzles. At Getty Street, she had discovered how much fun it was to play Bingo and cards with her new friends and neighbors.

Patty quickly became part of the Sauk Centre community and joined First Lutheran Church in October.

She will be deeply missed by her sons, LT Thompson (Nancy Stoermann) of Melrose and Jon (Ashley) Thompson of Burtrum; grandchildren, Jordan Thompson, Bryce Thompson, and Brooke Thompson; sister, Marlene Betzold of New Brighton; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Patty was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Francis Dietrich; her fiancé, Bill Preston; granddaughter in infancy, Megan Thompson; and her brothers and sisters, Richard Dietrich, Beverly "Tudy" Dietrich, Donny Dietrich, and Dorie Carlson.

Serving as casket bearers will be George Yarbough, Chase Yarbough, Jimmy Yarbough, Lewis Yarbough, Charles Yarbough, and Marcel Yarbough. Raheim Lewis will read scripture for Patty's funeral service.