Patricia Mae Malecek-Rademacher age 65 of Delano passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

She was born March 6, 1951 to Edward and Louise (Bailey) Malecek in Olivia, Minnesota.

Pat was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and friend to many. She had a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews. She loved to dote on them and their families. Whether it was always remembering a birthday, canning different things for everyone, making that special meal that was their favorite or sewing something just for them.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband Elwood “Rod” Rademacher; father Edward Malecek; and a nephew Chris Smith. She is survived by her mother Louise Malecek; siblings Jackie (Larry) Smith, Edward “Butch” (Martha) Malecek, Ted (Margie) Malecek, Mary (Alan) Spears, Jean (Don) Hayes, Dave Malecek (Laureen Peterson), Terry (Daryl) Foss, Mike Malecek, Steve (Hisae) Malecek, Jon (Patty) Malecek; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Lyndale Lutheran Church, 8012 County Road 6, Independence, MN. Visitation Wednesday, September 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Iten Funeral Home in Delano. Visitation continued from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church prior to service. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Rockford, MN.