Patricia Ann Peterson

Patricia "Patty" Ann Peterson, age 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at The Cedars of Austin. Patty was born in Austin, Minnesota, on June 17, 1939, to Orland and Tonette (Tollefson). She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1957. After high school, she attended Mankato State University for two years before moving to California to work in interior design. She later worked as a stockbroker in Colorado. Her career moved her to Spokane, Washington, where she was a stockbroker and later a realtor. In 2021, Patty moved back to Austin and found a home at The Cedars of Austin.

Patty is survived by her nieces and nephews, Brad (Annette) Peterson, Cathy Peterson, Tim (Alexa) Dolan-Peterson, and Kristine (Kent) Wilker. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Ron (Babe) Peterson and Wally (Barb) Peterson.

Patty's family wants to express a sincere thank you to the staff at The Cedars of Austin and Mayo Clinic of Austin.

A celebration of life will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. She will be buried in the Blooming Prairie City Cemetery. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home of Blooming Prairie is assisting the family with arrangements.