Patricia Kay Tallman

Patricia K. Tallman, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Patricia Kay Slowinski was born on September 1, 1939, in Corwith, Iowa, to Wallace and Manetta (Halvorson) Slowinski. Patricia graduated from Austin High School in 1957. Following graduation, Patricia attended airline school in Minneapolis. She worked as a counselor for the Sheriff’s Department youth program for 24 years before her retirement. Patricia enjoyed gardening and preparing holiday meals. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends.

Patricia is survived by her daughter, Melody Wynia of Austin; grandson, Chase (Lyna) Wynia of Austin; great-granddaughter, Nadia Hummel of Austin; and siblings, Marvin (Renee) Slowinski, John (Sindy) Slowinski, Antoinette King, Cynthia Leedom, and James Slowinski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Tallman; parents, Wallace and Manetta Slowinski; and sister, Vici Biddix.