Patricia Schilken, 85, Minot, died March 24, 2005 in a Minot Hospital.
Patricia was born February 15, 1920 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, the daughter of Patrick and Alvina (Washa) Knox. She was raised and educated in Chaska, MN.
She married Robert Schilken on November 19, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN. They moved to Kenmare, ND in 1947. In 1953, they came to Minot where they made their home. Robert died on October 25, 1995.
Patricia was a wonderful mother to her six children, and in later years, enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom affectionately referred to her as "Gabby."
Patricia was a member of the St. Leo's Catholic Church for many years, where she was active in the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.
She is survived by: Sons: Jay (Shelley) Schilken, St. Cloud, MN: Rick (Carla) Schilken, Glenburn. Daughters: Gayle (Dick) Vogel, Chanhassen, MN; Kathie (George) Lach, Minot: Jeani (Jim) Geer, Minot: Son-in-law: Bo Miller, Marion, IA: Brothers: John (Dorothy) Knox, Richfield, MN: Emmett (Marie) Knox, Cody, WY: Sister: Vivian Gehl, Brownsville, TX: 19 grandchildren: David (Amy) Vogel, Elizabeth Vogel, Therese Vogel, Juli (Shawn) Steele, Jamie (Dana) Lach, Trini (Steve) Lipp, John (Stephanie) Lach, Erin (Ryan) Hertz, Andrew (Kim) Lach, Tony (Noni) Geer, Tiffany Geer, Josh Geer, Matt Schilken, Kim Schilken, Tyler Miller, Jessica Miller, Chris Schilken, Cameron Schilken, Danielle Schilken.17 great-grandchildren: Jason & Eric Steele, Breken & Braden Lach, Madelyn, Max & Murphy Lipp, Mackenzie, Maya & Noah Lach, Tatum & Taylee Hertz, Jordyn, Jacy & Tia Geer, Madison Geer, Izabella Baker. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, Patti Miller; her parents, and a brother Roger Knox.
Patricia was born February 15, 1920 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, the daughter of Patrick and Alvina (Washa) Knox. She was raised and educated in Chaska, MN.
She married Robert Schilken on November 19, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN. They moved to Kenmare, ND in 1947. In 1953, they came to Minot where they made their home. Robert died on October 25, 1995.
Patricia was a wonderful mother to her six children, and in later years, enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom affectionately referred to her as "Gabby."
Patricia was a member of the St. Leo's Catholic Church for many years, where she was active in the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.
She is survived by: Sons: Jay (Shelley) Schilken, St. Cloud, MN: Rick (Carla) Schilken, Glenburn. Daughters: Gayle (Dick) Vogel, Chanhassen, MN; Kathie (George) Lach, Minot: Jeani (Jim) Geer, Minot: Son-in-law: Bo Miller, Marion, IA: Brothers: John (Dorothy) Knox, Richfield, MN: Emmett (Marie) Knox, Cody, WY: Sister: Vivian Gehl, Brownsville, TX: 19 grandchildren: David (Amy) Vogel, Elizabeth Vogel, Therese Vogel, Juli (Shawn) Steele, Jamie (Dana) Lach, Trini (Steve) Lipp, John (Stephanie) Lach, Erin (Ryan) Hertz, Andrew (Kim) Lach, Tony (Noni) Geer, Tiffany Geer, Josh Geer, Matt Schilken, Kim Schilken, Tyler Miller, Jessica Miller, Chris Schilken, Cameron Schilken, Danielle Schilken.17 great-grandchildren: Jason & Eric Steele, Breken & Braden Lach, Madelyn, Max & Murphy Lipp, Mackenzie, Maya & Noah Lach, Tatum & Taylee Hertz, Jordyn, Jacy & Tia Geer, Madison Geer, Izabella Baker. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, Patti Miller; her parents, and a brother Roger Knox.
Patricia Schilken, 85, Minot, died March 24, 2005 in a Minot Hospital.
Patricia was born February 15, 1920 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, the daughter of Patrick and Alvina (Washa) Knox. She was raised and educated in Chaska, MN.
She married Robert Schilken on November 19, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN. They moved to Kenmare, ND in 1947. In 1953, they came to Minot where they made their home. Robert died on October 25, 1995.
Patricia was a wonderful mother to her six children, and in later years, enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom affectionately referred to her as "Gabby."
Patricia was a member of the St. Leo's Catholic Church for many years, where she was active in the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.
She is survived by: Sons: Jay (Shelley) Schilken, St. Cloud, MN: Rick (Carla) Schilken, Glenburn. Daughters: Gayle (Dick) Vogel, Chanhassen, MN; Kathie (George) Lach, Minot: Jeani (Jim) Geer, Minot: Son-in-law: Bo Miller, Marion, IA: Brothers: John (Dorothy) Knox, Richfield, MN: Emmett (Marie) Knox, Cody, WY: Sister: Vivian Gehl, Brownsville, TX: 19 grandchildren: David (Amy) Vogel, Elizabeth Vogel, Therese Vogel, Juli (Shawn) Steele, Jamie (Dana) Lach, Trini (Steve) Lipp, John (Stephanie) Lach, Erin (Ryan) Hertz, Andrew (Kim) Lach, Tony (Noni) Geer, Tiffany Geer, Josh Geer, Matt Schilken, Kim Schilken, Tyler Miller, Jessica Miller, Chris Schilken, Cameron Schilken, Danielle Schilken.17 great-grandchildren: Jason & Eric Steele, Breken & Braden Lach, Madelyn, Max & Murphy Lipp, Mackenzie, Maya & Noah Lach, Tatum & Taylee Hertz, Jordyn, Jacy & Tia Geer, Madison Geer, Izabella Baker. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, Patti Miller; her parents, and a brother Roger Knox.
Patricia was born February 15, 1920 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, the daughter of Patrick and Alvina (Washa) Knox. She was raised and educated in Chaska, MN.
She married Robert Schilken on November 19, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN. They moved to Kenmare, ND in 1947. In 1953, they came to Minot where they made their home. Robert died on October 25, 1995.
Patricia was a wonderful mother to her six children, and in later years, enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom affectionately referred to her as "Gabby."
Patricia was a member of the St. Leo's Catholic Church for many years, where she was active in the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.
She is survived by: Sons: Jay (Shelley) Schilken, St. Cloud, MN: Rick (Carla) Schilken, Glenburn. Daughters: Gayle (Dick) Vogel, Chanhassen, MN; Kathie (George) Lach, Minot: Jeani (Jim) Geer, Minot: Son-in-law: Bo Miller, Marion, IA: Brothers: John (Dorothy) Knox, Richfield, MN: Emmett (Marie) Knox, Cody, WY: Sister: Vivian Gehl, Brownsville, TX: 19 grandchildren: David (Amy) Vogel, Elizabeth Vogel, Therese Vogel, Juli (Shawn) Steele, Jamie (Dana) Lach, Trini (Steve) Lipp, John (Stephanie) Lach, Erin (Ryan) Hertz, Andrew (Kim) Lach, Tony (Noni) Geer, Tiffany Geer, Josh Geer, Matt Schilken, Kim Schilken, Tyler Miller, Jessica Miller, Chris Schilken, Cameron Schilken, Danielle Schilken.17 great-grandchildren: Jason & Eric Steele, Breken & Braden Lach, Madelyn, Max & Murphy Lipp, Mackenzie, Maya & Noah Lach, Tatum & Taylee Hertz, Jordyn, Jacy & Tia Geer, Madison Geer, Izabella Baker. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, Patti Miller; her parents, and a brother Roger Knox.
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