Patricia Baustian
Patricia Baustian, 93, died October 7, 2021, at Knute Nelson in Alexandria.
A Celebration of Life Service was held October 16 at the United Methodist Church in Alexandria.
Patricia Ann was born January 1, 1928, to Isaac and Celia (Klein) Bergen in Minot, ND. She graduated from Stillwater High School and attended Macalester College where she earned a teaching degree in English.
Pat was united in marriage to Donald Baustian on August 6, 1949, at the Presbyterian Church in Stillwater. The couple was blessed with five children and lived in southern Minnesota until moving to Staples in February of 1958. Pat cared for the children until they were older before starting her career as an English, Literature, and Spanish teacher in Staples, where she worked for 25 years. After retiring, the couple worked at the Christmas Store in Yellowstone National Park and later at Mount Rushmore in the gift shop. They enjoyed wintering in Rockport, TX for a number of years.
Pat enjoyed music, reading and family. She was active in the Staples Community Chorus, Sweet Adeline’s, Staples United Methodist Choir and loved playing the piano at home. She was very involved with education and the Staples community. Pat and Don enjoyed camping trips and taking the children across the United States. They enjoyed volunteering at Knute Nelson and visiting with the residents. Pat will be remembered for her kindness, unconditional love and finding the best in everyone.
She is survived by her husband, Donald of Alexandria; two sons, Brian (Patti) Baustian and Brent Baustian, both of Alexandria; one daughter, Barbara (Donald) Swenson of Oakdale; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Connie Weiss of Pittsburg, PA; one sister-in-law, Linda Bergen of Venice, FL and many nieces and nephews.
Pat is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Bradley and Bruce Baustian and one brother, Bruce Bergen.
The family requests that you consider making a donation to the Knute Nelson Foundation.
Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory. www.andersonfuneral.net.
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