Patricia 'Patty' Koester, 84, passed away suddenly in Cumberland on February 27, 2022.

She was born September 6, 1937 to William and Roxie Mae (Park) Jeffery and raised in Cumberland.

Patty studied at Hamline University, then moved to Phoenix, Az and lived there for 14 years. She moved to St. Paul where she completed her Master's Degree at the University of Minnesota. She was a 3M retiree and moved back home to Cumberland to be with her family.

Patty enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, trips to Lake Superior, staying at the cottage on Beaver Dam, cooking, gardening, and family time.

She is survived by her sister: Caryl (Gordon) Aarud; her son: John; her daughter: Jenny; and her grandchildren: Shadow and Brilynn

She was preceded in death by her father: Bill Jeffery and mother: Roxie Jeffery

There will be a private family service.

Skinner Funeral Home of Cumberland is serving the family.

Last Update: Mar 01, 2022 4:08 pm CST