Patricia (Meyer)

Patricia (Meyer) Perkins, age 78, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Steve (Sue Hannigan) Meyer, Lynn (Bill) Knauff, Bob (Joleen) Meyer, Buck Meyer, Laurie (Jim) Tubbesing, and Geri (Jeff) Bagwill; loving grandmother of 17 grandchildren ; great grandmother of 16 great grandchildren; sister of Mary Lou (Tom) Rochel; as well as many extended family and friends. Preceded in death by loving husbands, Jim Meyer, and Jim Perkins. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park. Visitation 5-8 P.M., Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park and continues one hour prior to the service at church, Wednesday. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. The family would like to thank Dr. Daniel Moriarty, and the staff at Norris Square, as well as the HealthEast Hospice Team.