Patricia Ann Bullard – Battle Lake, MN
Patricia Ann Bullard, 77, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026 at her home in Battle Lake, MN with her husband at her side.
A Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Battle Lake with a visitation beginning at 9 am. Burial was after the service at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery.
Patricia Ann Bullard was born February 13, 1949 in Minneapolis, the daughter of LeRoy and Marcella (Karels) Trombley. She graduated from Hopkins High School in 1967, then continued her education with St. Cloud State University graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education. She later returned to St. Cloud State University to pursue a Master’s Degree.
Patricia and Richard Bull-ard were married July 11, 1970 in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hopkins.
Pat taught in Madelia, St. Cloud Children’s Home, Cold Spring, Paynesville, Alexandria, Sauk Centre Correctional Facility and Albany, where she retired in 2011 after35 years in education.
Pat enjoyed sewing, reading, walking, all of her friends and especially time spent with family.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.
Pat is survived by her husband, Richard; her two sons and their families, Ross (Sara) Bullard, Grace, Claire and George of Maplewood, and Matthew (Melissa) Bull-ard, Abbigail and Abraham of Lakeport, CA; nine siblings, Mary Mord of Elk River, Margaret (Tim) Swee-ney of Minnetonka, Christine Trombley of Minnetonka, Joanne (Jim McSiggen) Trombley of Arvada, CO, Jerry Trombley of Remer, Elaine Trombley of Plymouth, Mike Trombley of Howard Lake, John (Julie) Trombley of Hopkins and Andrea (Todd DeHatte) Trombley of Stillwater; sister-in-law, Judy Trombley of Edina; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Marcella Trombley; her brother, Richard Trombley; her father- and mother-in-law, Warren and Julene (Pat) Bullard; her brother-in-law, Bill Mord; and her sister-in-law, Debbie Trombley.
The family would like to thank the Vivie Hospice Team especially Carrie and Greta for their compassion, care, kindness and support during Pat’s final days.
In lieu of flowers donations, it is preferred to the Battle Lake Food Shelf.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.
