Patrick Thompson – Henning, MN

Patrick Thompson, 80, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025. Patrick Thompson’s life began in 1944 born the last of eight children to Peter and Laura Thompson. He attended high school in Battle Lake, MN and received a B.A. Degree in Business/ Marketing from Moorhead State University in Moorhead, MN. In 1967, he married his high school sweetheart, Laurie Kevern in Henning, MN. To this marriage was born three children. Patrick began his career with Standard Oil Company, IN and in 1975 owned and operated a popular Restaurant/Truck Stop in Alexandria for many years until his retirement. After courageously battling multiple health issues, his health took an unexpected turn and God chose to take him home. His earthly life ended peacefully in the hospital where his wife, Laurie was faithfully by his side. He is survived by his loving wife, one daughter, two sons and spouses, two grandsons and spouses, two granddaughters, a great-granddaughter, sister, nieces, nephews and cousins. His interest and care for family, friends and others he met was God given and his reward in life. “Do not weep for me, for I have believed in Him and prayed for mercy to be in His Kingdom for eternity.” A private family funeral service was at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Battle Lake. Burial was at First Lutheran Cemetery of Battle Lake, MN. Memorials and cards can be sent to Glende-Nilson Funeral Home 301 E. Washington Ave., Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 to be forwarded to the family. Glende-Nilson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Battle Lake was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be made online at www.GlendeNils on.com.