Patricia Ann (Cleland) St. Martin, age 89, was born on September 18, 1936, at Northfield City Hospital to Andrew and Susie Cleland. She grew up on a farm with no nearby neighbors, finding companionship in the animals—especially a chicken named Goldie, who was often seen riding along with her on her bike.

Pat was active in 4-H and earned two State Blue Ribbons: one in 1954 for her "Proud Pig" (New Hampshire), which would follow her whenever she carried her cane, and another in 1955 for a Pendleton-style jacket she sewed.

She attended District 126 country school, graduated from Northfield Senior High School, and went on to study for one year at the University of Minnesota School of Agriculture.

In 1955, she married William (Bill) St. Martin of Millersburg, Minnesota. At their wedding dance, she played "When the Saints Go Marching In." On October 15, 2025, they celebrated 70 years of marriage.

Pat owned and operated a drapery business in Rochester for 25 years. Later, she developed a passion for quilting, creating treasured quilts for each of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed playing cards—especially Bridge, Euchre, and Hand & Foot—along with socializing with friends, planting flowers, shopping for a good sale, playing games on her iPad, and spending time at the family's lake home in Motley. For 30 years, Pat and Bill also enjoyed annual vacations, spending two to three weeks at their timeshare near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Pat is survived by her husband of 70 years, Bill; four children: Sandy (Bill) of Northfield; Larry (LaVonne), Bob, and Colleen (Brian), all of Rochester; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and her brother, Denny of Faribault. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers, Allan and Jerry.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2026, at The Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will be in Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery in Preston, Minnesota.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Dorothy Day House or Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Minnesota.