In Loving Memory
Patricia A. Martini
September 16, 1930 - May 7, 2020

Due to the regulations set by the Governor's Public Health Disaster Declaration, no public visitation or service will be held at this time. A private family service will be held at the Martin-Mattice Funeral Home on Saturday, May 9, 2020.

Patricia Ann Martini, daughter of Francis and Mary (Jennings) Carroll, was born September 16, 1930 in Great Oak Township, Iowa. She received her education at St. Mary's Academy in Emmetsburg.

On August 21, 1950, Patricia was united in marriage to Eldon Martini at Assumption Catholic Church in Emmetsburg. They were blessed with six children. Pat was a devoted wife and mother, caring for her family. She was a hard worker, raising a large garden each summer, canning the produce and caring for her laying hens.

Pat was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg. She was also a member of the Wood Carvers Club and the Palo Alto County Garden Club.

Pat was a very talented wood carver, making many beautiful items that she shared with family and friends. She loved raising flowers, especially her orchids, and won countless awards and ribbons at fairs in the area for her arrangements. Pat also enjoyed crafts and quilting. After Eldon became sick, Pat cared for him at home for twelve years.

Pat passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at PARC Hall in Emmetsburg, Iowa, at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Mary Carroll; her husband, Eldon on October 15, 2018; a brother; a son-in-law; and two great grandsons.

She is survived by her children, Francis (Sheila) Martini of Grapevine, Texas, Patrick (Peggy) Martini of Emmetsburg, Iowa, Marian Rosacker of Ruthven, Iowa, William (Barbara) Martini of Eyota, Minnesota, Carolyn Torres of Costa Mesa, California, and Joseph (Beth) Martini of North Richland Hills, Texas; sixteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a brother, William Carroll of Sesser, Illinois; two sisters, Mary Ellen McGough of Fort Dodge, Iowa and Therese Messerschmitt of Apache Junction, Arizona; nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home