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Patrick Lee Rowe, born May 26, 1949, in Bertha, Minn., to James and Hilma (nee Bristlin) Rowe, died March 25, 2006, in Taylors Falls, Minn.

Pat attended high school in Taylors Falls. He married Patty Chilstrom at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lindstrom, Sept. 9, 1972. Pat founded Rowe Sewer Service in 1974. Lifelong hobbies and interests were fishing and hunting, but most importantly his friends.

He is survived by wife, Patty; daughter, Kelly Freet and husband, Timothy; son, Michael and wife, Kimberly; grandchildren: Breelyn, James Patrick and Patrick Gerald; mother, Hilma Johnson and mother-in-law, Violet Chilstrom.

Visitation Wednesday, March 29, 5-8 p.m., at Grandstrand Funeral Home, Lindstrom, and one prior to service at church. Funeral service 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 30, at First Lutheran Church, Taylors Falls. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Lindstrom.

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