Patricia Gamache

Patricia Louise Gamache, age 89 of LeSueur and formerly of Brainerd, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Oak Terrace Senior Living in LeSueur. She was born on March 21, 1935 in St. Paul to Juan and Florence (Heiser) Colon.  She graduated from St. Paul public school.   She married Warren Gamache on November 5, 1955 in St. Paul. They lived in Cottage Grove where they raised their children, and moved to Brainerd in 1988 where they worked together building four homes.   She loved camping, gardening, being outdoors and was a fabulous cook and baker.  She loved her shopping excursions, especially at Herbergers.

Survivors include her husband, Warren;

children Warren Jr. (Leslie) Gamache, Steve (Teresa Lynch) Gamache, Lisa (Larry) von Lehe, Russell, and James (Elise) Gamache;

grandchildren Jesse, Kaitlyn, Nick, Joe, Tony, Marissa, Ashley, Melany, Tim, Tricia, Kayla and Cameron;

11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by daughters Elizabeth and Laura;

brothers and sisters Vincent, Vernon, Earl, Dolores, Shirley and Joan.

A visitation will take place at Kolden Funeral Home in LeSueur from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 21.  A second visitation will take place on Sunday, September 22 at the Brenny Funeral Home in Baxter, Minnesota from 3 to 5 p.m.   A private interment will be at the Baxter City Cemetery.