Patricia Ann Wick

Patricia A. (Montgomery) Wick, 71, of Rochester, MN died Saturday, August 3, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 4, 1947 to Charles and Henrietta (Meinders) Montgomery in Oskaloosa, IA. After graduating from Ottumwa High School in 1965, she went on to receive her nursing degree from St. Joseph School Of Nursing in 1968, afterwards attending college at Truman State University receiving her B.S. in 1971. Her journey eventually led her to the Nurse Anesthesia program at The Mayo Clinic where she was one of the first women in the program. She continued to be a part of the school after her graduation in various roles. She married Alanson F. Wick Jr. in Ottumwa, IA on August 4, 1979. The couple lived in Rochester, where she worked as a Nurse Anesthetist at the Mayo Clinic eventually retiring in January 2012. Pat enjoyed sewing and knitting and sharing her talents with others. Neighborhood kids always knew where to get their custom Winter hats. She also enjoyed rollerblading, reading, watching gameshows and gardening with her family. She loved and adored her two grandchildren Tyler and Adam along with her dogs. Patricia is survived by her husband, Al; daughter, Diane (Wick) Muenchow, and husband Paul of Prior Lake, MN; two grandsons, Tyler and Adam; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Cheryl; and her brother, Charles Montgomery. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes (5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901) on Friday, August 9, 2019 with the Reverend Nancy Wheeler Handlon officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes on Thursday, August 8, 2019 and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery following the service and reception. Plans are in place to honor Pat's memory in the form of a scholarship through the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Nurse Anesthesia program. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial inquires to Nurse Anesthesia Program Office at 507-284-8331. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Wick family; to share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com