NEW ULM–Patricia Hengel-Grbich, age 67, of New Ulm passed away March 15, 2025 at her home in New Ulm.Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes – South Chapel in New Ulm. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes – South Chapel in New Ulm. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the South Chapel. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org.

Patti is survived by her husband of 28 years, Richard “Barney” Grbich; sister, MaryLynn Wersal of Cottage Grove; brother, David Hengel; nephews, Keith Wersal of Cottage Grove, Brian Wersal of Henderson, NV, Nathan Wersal of Cottage Grove; great nephew and nieces, Chase Wersal of Rosemount, Harper and Harlow Wersal of Henderson, NV; and many extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Darold and Marlis Hengel; parents-in-law, Alice and Nick Grbich, grandparents, Frank and Anna Osfalg, Leone and Peter Hengel; sister-in-law, Dana Nelson; and brother-in-law, Lynn R. Wersal.

Patricia Anne Hengel was born September 28, 1957 to Darold and Marlis (Osfalg) Hengel in St. Cloud. She graduated in 1975 from Apollo High School in St. Cloud, and went on to earn her PhD in Psychology from Mankato State University. She then began a career lasting over 30 years at MRCI in New Ulm, where she retired just a few years ago. During that time, Patti was united in marriage to Richard Grbich on September 6, 1996 in New Ulm.

Outside of work, Patti led a full life. She enjoyed reading, especially True Crime novels, playing card and board games, watching the Vikings play football, spending time at the lake cabin, and traveling with Richard. Many fond memories were made making trips to Vegas, going to California to sit on the set of The Voice, and spending time with her beloved dogs, Shadow and Bentley.

Patti will be dearly missed by those that knew her. Blessed be her memory.

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