Patricia M. Boisen

Patricia M. Boisen, age 85, of Storm Lake, Iowa died October 21, 2022 at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake. Memorial services will take place Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Visitation will be held Friday, November 4, 2022 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of arrangements. Patricia, or “Pat” to her family and friends, was born on September 1, 1937 in Holstein, Iowa to Lawrence and Phyllis (McCrea) Fritz. Pat graduated from Hayes Consolidated High School in 1956. Pat met her future husband, Carroll Boisen, while roller skating in Storm Lake. Eventually their love blossomed and was consummated on August 10, 1958 at the Methodist church in Storm Lake. In a 1954 Chevy, Pat and Carroll headed to California but ended up in Las Vegas for the honeymoon (Pat loved to gamble!). Pat and Carroll returned to work on the family farm south of Early. After nine years of farm life, Pat and Carroll moved to Storm Lake where they have remained to this day. Pat and Carroll were blessed with six children: Tim Boisen (Sandy), Traci Schmitz (Todd), Trudi Haskell (Greg), Troy Boisen (Carrie), Trent Boisen (Tracy), and Tara Boisen. In 1989, Pat was located by her son, Bob Phillips (Helen), who had been adopted by Ellen and Daryl Phillips of Santa Ana, California. Together these children have added 13 grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren that Pat treasured. With her young family, Pat and Carroll enjoyed gathering for cookouts, picnics, and camping. Family and food were always central to these events. Pat learned the “art of the cinnamon roll” from her mother, Phyllis Fritz, who baked cinnamon rolls for the Lake Shore Cafe. Pat’s baking became popular, and she often shared her treats with friends and family. She loved teaching her children and grandchildren about baking cinnamon rolls and these moments have insured this tradition for generations to come. Pat also enjoyed growing flowers and vegetables, dancing, a good garage sale, casino slots, and fishing. Pat worked for many years at the Wal-Mart in Storm Lake. She had many great co-workers who became lifelong friends. As a group they would routinely gather at local eateries for food, drinks, and great conversation. Pat and Carroll also enjoyed the companionship of their beloved Yorkie dogs who reigned over their house. Her faith was also very important to her and she was a life-long member of St. John’s Lutheran church. Her brother, Larry Gene Fritz is left to cherish her memory. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Phyllis Fritz, and her brothers, Ron and Kenny Fritz.

Patricia M. Boisen

September 1, 1937 - October 21, 2022