Patrick Michael Beste

On Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, Patrick Michael Beste, loving husband, and father passed away at age 61 of early on-set dementia.

Patrick was born on February 22, 1963, in Sauk Centre, MN. He went to Wadena Technical College and studied to be a civil technician. He went on to work at Widseth for 35 years. On October 30th, 1982, he married Jill Kummer. They raised two sons, Ryan and Troy.

Pat had a passion for snowmobiling. He loved being out on the trails and enjoying the scenery. His hobbies were woodworking and hiking. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind compassionate spirit.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Mae and Norbert Beste; his brother, Duane; and nephew Jeff Jenc.

He is survived by his wife, Jill; children, Ryan (Rachel) and Troy (Tricia); grandchildren, Philippa, Beckett, Josephine, Winnie and Penny; brothers, Alan (Donna) Beste; sisters, Julie (Peter) Olmscheid and Donna (Ted) Thomas; mother and father-in-law, Sandra and Donald Kummer; brother-in-law, Brad Kummer.

A celebration of Pat’s life will be held from 4:00-8:00pm on Wednesday, April 24 ,2024, at the Halvorson Taylor Life Events Center in Brainerd. Interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Sauk Centre, MN at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.