Patrick Charles St. Peter, age 66, passed away June 29, 2021 at his home in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Patrick was born to George and Christal St. Peter on April 13, 1955, in International Falls, Minnesota. He worked for Boise Cascade in International Falls for 11 years, followed by 33 years at Domtar in Nekoosa, Wisconsin. Patrick was a lifelong outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, snowmobiling, and riding four-wheelers. He liked to stay active by taking long bike rides and playing disc-golf with his son Aaron. Over the years, he participated in several cross-country ski races, including the famous Birkebeiner. Patrick loved spending time with his seven grandkids, and would attend birthday parties and babysit whenever possible. He enjoyed cooking and canning the vegetables he grew in his own garden. He was an enthusiastic user of social media and frequently shared recipes and photos of his cooking, along with pictures of his cat, Charles. Patrick had a unique sense of humor and could always make everyone laugh.
Patrick is survived by two siblings, Mary Jane Anderson and Gayle (Pete) LaVigne of International Falls, Minnesota, his former spouse Corinne Ward of Wisconsin Rapids, his former spouse Toni Dunbar of International Falls, Minnesota, his four children Christa St. Peter of Colorado, Kori (Colin) Milroy of Chicago, Alison (Andrew) Graf of Wisconsin Rapids and Aaron St. Peter of Wisconsin Rapids, as well as his seven grandchildren Caleb Boyce, George and Frances Milroy, Eli and Coalie Graf, and Felicia and Radlee St. Peter.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents George and Christal St. Peter, and his siblings Doris St. Peter, George "Fuzzer" St. Peter, Judith St. Peter, and Joseph St. Peter.
A memorial gathering will take place Thursday, July 15th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home, 631 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids. Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 17 at Ericsburg Cemetery in International Falls, Minnesota.