Patty Horgen Marzolf, of Lindstrom and formerly of Isanti, was called home to celebrate her 69th birthday in heaven. She died February 20, 2014 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 1st at Lakes Free Church, 29620 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Isanti Union Cemetery at a later date.
Patricia Mary Lee was born on February 20, 1945 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Minneapolis to Arnold and Ida Lee. Patty grew up on Lake Minnetonka where her mother owned and operated several beauty salons and her father was a coat and dress maker. Patty attended grade school at the Basilica of St. Mary and graduated from West High School. She also attended Minneapolis School of Business.
On March 5, 1966 Patty was united in marriage with David George Horgen. They made their home in Isanti where they raised their 2 sons, Brent and Chad. Patty taught Sunday school at Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti and was a Cub Scout den mother. She was a charter member of the Isanti Lioness, was on the Isanti planning and zoning committee, was on the Isanti city council for 10 years, and was also a member of the curriculum committee for the Cambridge-Isanti schools. Patty worked at the Cambridge Clinic for 15 years and finished her work career at the Fairview Lakes Clinic in Wyoming.
In January 1995 her beloved best friend and husband died. Later she met Bruce Arnold Marzolf and they were married in 1997. They built a new home and moved to Lindstrom in 1997. It was in Lindstrom that they found their church home at Lakes Free Church. Patty enjoyed reading, crocheting, time in the sun and especially spending time with her family and many friends. She was an avid pet lover and the best “Gram” in the world!
Patricia Horgen Marzolf was called home to celebrate her 69th birthday in heaven. She died February 20, 2014 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Ida Lee; first husband, David Horgen; and son, Chad Horgen.
She is survived by her second husband, Bruce Marzolf; son, Brent (Dodee) Horgen of Isanti; step-children, Robert Marzolf of Scandia, Virginia Rosenbaum of California; grandchildren, Jacob Wessel, Jessica Horgen, and Jennafer Horgen; great-granddaughter, Claire Wessel; step-grandchildren, Sara (Matt) Christensen, and Jim (Donna) Marzolf; and by other relatives and many friends. Patty is loved deeply and will be greatly missed.
Anne Cleary says
Patti was a very special person in my life. She will be greatly missed by me and my husband, Bill. We visited with her a few Sunday’s ago while she was in the hospital. She was in good spirits and spoke well of her son, Brent and family. She was such a loving friend and Christian and will be sorely missed. I pray that God brings His peace and blessings to all of her family at this most difficult time. Anne
Renee Lokken says
Patty was a good friend and coworker of mine and I will miss her a lot !! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends !! may you rest in peace my friend…..Renee
Ethel Dickson says
Patty has been such a wonderful freind and co worker. We would both check up on each other, since we saw the same specialist. Patty always had a smile no matter how she felt. She made everyone who came in contact with her feel special. I will miss you my freind. I know that you are in heaven where you belong, with no more pain. I am truly blessed to have been her freind and co worker for so many years. Thank you to Patty’s family for letting us share her.
Jodi Putz says
I’m so sorry to have learned of Patty’s death. I worked with Patty for several years at good old Chisago Lakes Health/Fairview. I have not seen her for a few years, but will always remember her fighting spirit and her never ending smile. R.I.P…Jodi