Patsy “Pat” Austin, 71, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died Thursday, March 2, 2023, surrounded by family.
A funeral service was Friday, March 10, at George Boom Funeral Home in Sioux Falls.
Pat Ranschau was born at the Luverne Hospital on June 4, 1951, to Frank and Virginia (Borman) Ranschau. She attended K-12 and graduated from Luverne High School.
She cherished her deep connection with her father, with whom she enjoyed activities such as fishing, golfing, and playing Connect Four.
After attending beauty school in Pipestone, she met Ricky Austin. They were married on Feb. 14, 1970, (-1976) moved to Luverne, and had two children, John and Pamela. They also resided in Jasper, Garretson, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Pat worked for many years as a customer service representative and retired as an accounting assistant at Sioux Falls Housing Authority. She enjoyed adventuring in her motor home, fishing the “Big River,” motorcycle riding, and spending time with her siblings, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pat was an avid jewelry maker, creating beautiful pieces that were cherished by her family and friends. She also created stained glass creations for her family and churches, and she won first place in a stained-glass show. She was also a masterful seamstress, creating many items for her family.
Pat was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, and in 2021 she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.
Pat is survived by her son, John Austin of Sioux Falls; her daughter, Pam (Mark) Olson of Sioux Falls; her grandchildren, Kristine (Brady), Daniel (Maggie), Jordan (Steph), Gierra, Jasmine, Kelsey, Jesse, Jordyn, and Jason; 14 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Jim Ranschau of Luverne, Janet (Jose) Quesada of Tacoma, Washington, Peggy (Jim) Rokala of Minneapolis, Jeff (Connie) Ranschau of Cle Elum, Washington, and Julie (Bryon) Foote of Worthington; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents.
Arrangements were provided by George Boom Funeral Home of Sioux Falls, www.georgeboom.com .