Patricia Susan Brett

Patricia Susan Brett, age 66, of St. Paul, passed away on April 4, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and cherished moments that will forever be treasured.

Patti was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on December 7, 1957, to Mary Lu and Eugene Kirchoff. She dedicated her life to raising her three children and offering help to anyone that needed it.

“Kind God, who brought love about. Guide him to me and remove all my doubt; restore my dreams, refill my heart and promise me we’ll never part.”
         -Patricia Brett

Patti enjoyed writing poetry, drawing, reading, camping, and fishing. She also enjoyed collecting rocks, bird watching, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Patti’s kindness and laughter filled the lives of those around her and provided them with memories that will last forever. She was deeply loved and will be missed by many.

Patti was preceded in death by parents, Mary Lu and Eugene Kirchoff; grandparents, Russell and Inez Duncanson; sister Elizabeth Hochule; brother-in-law, Andy Nord; sister-in-law Judy Klosowski. Survived by children, Teresa Brett (Brandon) Fred Brett (Chessica), Charles Brett (Jessica); grandchildren, Alexa Brett, Hailey and James Bolin, and Robert Brett; great-grandson, Easton Herold; siblings, Kathy Burkman, Mary Anne Nord, Steven Kirchoff, Bryan Kirchoff, and Sue Kane (Tim); brother-in-law, Dan Hochule as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on, Friday, April 12, 2024, at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake.  Family will be greeting friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Burial at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake.