Patricia Ann Mullenmeister

Patricia Ann Mullenmeister, age 71, of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at Fairview Ridges Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.

Patricia grew up in Nerstrand, Minnesota, and graduated from Faribault High School in 1972. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in nursing and dedicated more than 40 years to caring for others as a nurse at Fairview Southdale Hospital.

While in high school, Patricia met the love of her life, John Mullenmeister. They married on August 2, 1980, and shared 41 years together until John’s passing on October 30, 2021. Together, they raised their two children, Daniel and Melissa, in Prior Lake.

Patricia had a heart for helping others. She was thoughtful, generous, and always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. Her caring nature touched the lives of many throughout her years as a nurse and in her roles as a daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Patricia found joy in the simple things in life, especially cooking, reading, and traveling with her family. She loved preparing meals for those she loved, a tradition rooted in growing up on a farm with six siblings. An avid reader, Patricia could often be found with a book in hand. She also cherished traveling with family, making memories together wherever they went.

Above all, Patricia treasured her family and especially loved being a grandmother to Madeline and Owen. She will be fondly remembered for her kindness, generosity, caring spirit, and the love she gave to those around her.

On the morning of her passing, a beautiful rainbow filled the skies. Her grandson remarked, “That’s how we know she made it home.” Indeed, she is home now, where peace and everlasting love surround her.

Patricia is survived by her children, Dan (Amy) Mullenmeister of Prior Lake and Missy (Erik) Dunne of Prior Lake; grandchildren, Madeline and Owen Mullenmeister; siblings, Jim (Nancy) Sartor of Faribault, Susan (Roy) Sartor of St. Paul, Cindy (Jack) Holmstrom of Savage, and Dave (Jean) Sartor of Nerstrand; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Gini Sartor of Faribault, Pam Sartor of Faribault, Mary Kay Velishek of Prior Lake, Paul (Mary) Mullenmeister of Northfield, Joan (Cyril) Miller of Le Center, and Betty (Wally) David of Faribault; and many nieces, nephews, and extended relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred and Mary (Reuvers) Sartor; her beloved husband, John Mullenmeister; her brothers, Bill and Bob Sartor; and her nephew and godson, Willy Holmstrom.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake, with visitation from 10:00–11:00 AM. Father Tom Walker will officiate. Patricia will be laid to rest at Credit River Cemetery.