Patricia Thoms

Pat was born on April 21, 1943 in Sleepy Eye, the daughter of Ray Valeria (Tauer) Schanus. She grew up in Sleepy Eye, attending St. Mary's Schools until 9th grade and then attending Sleepy Eye Public School where she graduated salutitorian. Pat attended school to be a dental assistant and then worked for Dr. Kraght in Sleepy Eye for several years. She married Richard Dick Thoms on February 22, 1964 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Sleepy Eye. The couple made their home in Sleepy Eye and Pat continuedher dental work for a few years until with the help of her father they started Thoms Plumbing wheich they owned and operated until the present time. Pat was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church and an active volunteer in the community, helping at the school, church or any other plce that needed assistance. She enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and most of all her family. Survivors include her husband Richard Dick Thoms of Sleepy Eye, sons, Scott Thoms of Mankato, and Steve wife Beth Thoms of Novato, CA, mother, Valeria Schanus of New Ulm, brothers, Paul wife Mary Schanus of New Ulm, and Roger wife Kim Schanus of Eden Prairie, sister, Evelyn husband Ed Kurr of Eden Prairie. She was preceded in death by her father Ray.