Arlt, Patricia June 87, formerly of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Pat was born in Trout Lake to Leo and Theresa Rafinski on March 8, 1932. She grew up on the Iron Range and graduated from Greenway High School in Coleraine, Minnesota. She married Alden (Buzz) Arlt on May 3, 1952 in Bird Island, Minnesota. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents Leo and Theresa Rafinski, devoted husband Buzz, sisters Mary Stangler, Helen Hanson, Angeline DeGolier, Cecelia Kenney, Luella Knutson, and Irene Dezelske, brothers Anthony, Francis and Daniel Rafinski. Patricia is survived by her son Timothy Arlt and daughter-in-law Joyce Arlt, daughter Jann Olson and son-in-law Terry Olson, grandson Donald Schaefer, grand-dog Sam and sister Jeanette Anderson. The family of Patricia wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the Health Partners Hospice team of Krista, Anne, Lorna, Deb, Kate, and Bob for the exceptional and compassionate care provided to Pat the last weeks of her life. Memorials may be given to the Animal Humane Society of Minnesota. Private service and burial at Fort Snelling. washburn-mcreavy.com Hopkins Chapel 952-938-9020

Published on April 14, 2019