Patricia M. Seek

Patricia M. Seek, 76, of Askov, Minn. and formerly of Superior, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.

Patricia, ‘Pat’ ‘Bitsy,’ was born in Superior on Dec. 4, 1945, the daughter of Albert and Martha (Embree) Reinke. She married Lawrence ‘Larry’ A. Seek, Sr. on Oct. 22, 1966, and they celebrated 52 years of marriage together until his passing in 2018.

She had worked in various restaurants in other areas they had lived in, and most recently had been a waitress at Grand Casino Hinckley for 25 years before retiring. She was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson, Minn. 

Patricia was an excellent cook and baker. She enjoyed quilting, embroidery, watching crime shows, listening to old country western music, and was an avid reader. She loved animals, especially birds, cats, and dogs. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. 

Patricia is survived by her two sons, Larry Jr. of Hinckley and Brian Seek of Askov; five grandchildren, Mathew Alcock, Zachary Seek, and Miranda, Alex, and Dante Seek; great grandchildren, Amelia, Westley, Oakley, John, Peyton, Laylne; sister, Jane Reinke and brother Albert Reinke both of Bloomington; and many close cousins and extended family.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 11 a.m. with visitation at 10 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson, Minn. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. 

If desired, memorials in Patricia’s name may be made to your local Humane Society.

Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N 19th St., Superior, is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.downfh.com.