Patricia A. "Pat" Justin

Patricia A. Justin, 86 of La Crescent, MN, passed away while surrounded by her family on Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Golden Living Center. She was born in La Crosse, WI, on November 12, 1929 to John and Mary (Horihan) Scanlan. On August 18, 1943 she married Robert J. Justin in La Crescent and they were blessed with seven loving, wonderful children.
Pat and Bob had owned and operated the Dugout in La Crescent. In later years, Pat worked in the food service industry until her retirement.
Pat enjoyed spending time with her family and sharing in the many activities of her grandkids. She had a deep love of the La Crescent community and was very active socially. She was always waiting for the next casino run! Her Irish heritage was a source of deep pride and she treasured her trip to Ireland. Pat will be remembered as a very faithful servant of God.
Suvivors include her husband Bob of La Crescent, her seven children; Mary Rusin, Connie Veglahn, John (Janet) Justin, Rose Tande, Kathy (Andy) McCulloch, Patty (Dan) Harlos, Terri (Dale) Williams, sixteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren on the way. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Joann Rudolf, Alice Loken and one son in law John Veglahn.
The family would like to thank the entire staff and all the residents at Golden Living Center for everything they did for mom. She thought of you all as her extended family. Thanks also to Dr. Joe Caron for his compassion and support of mom and the family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the Church Of The Crucifixion in La Crescent. Rev. Gregory Havel will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call on the family Saturday morning at the church from 9:30 am until the time of services. In honor if mom’s Irish heritage, the family will be dressed in green. Please feel free to join in. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be used in Pat’s memory.