Foley, Minnesota
Patricia ‘Patty’ Svihel, age 77, of East Bethel, and formerly of Foley, passed away July 1, 2023, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Mass of Christian burial was July 6 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Foley. The Rev. Michael Wolfbauer officiated and burial took place in the parish cemetery. Visitation was at the church Thursday. A lunch was provided at Mr. Jim’s in Foley following the service. Service with dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Patricia Ann Svihel was born Aug. 5, 1945, in St. Cloud to James and Anna (Maly) Hromatka. She married John Allan Svihel in 1963, and they had two sons together, John and Mark. She resided in Foley and lived her entire life on the homestead where she grew up as a child. Patty adored her two sons and her grandchildren. Simple pleasures brought great joy to Patty. She loved taking care of all of her dogs, working outside on her large yard, watching birds on her deck and tending to all of her flowers. She especially loved cooking large meals for her family on holidays.
Patty is the loving mother of John (Julie) Svihel, of Foley, and Mark (Thea) Svihel of Oak Grove. She was a special grandmother to Nathan, Ryan and Mackenzie Svihel. She is also survived by her sister, Kathy (Phil) Rogers, Albert Lea.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers: Al, Ed, Joe, Frank and John Doubek, Henry and Frank Hromatka and sisters, Mable Pooch and Frances Nesseth.
The family wishes to thank the entire care team at Cedar Creek Senior Living and their dedication and compassion for Patty.
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