Patricia Mortvedt Arnesen, age 85, of Cary, Ill., died peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 19, 2014. Born on Oct. 19, 1928, in Fairbault, Minn., she was the only child of Robert and Gladys Twait Mortvedt. Patricia attended St. Olaf College. A long-time resident of Barrington, Ill., she worked at Aimee’s Dress Shop. She was very artistic in the art of ceramics and taught classes. She was an avid reader and prided herself on being knowledgeable regarding current events. She spent many hours tending her beautiful gardens. She cherished spending time with her family and friends and traveled to the West coast often.

She is survived by her sons, Craig Arnesen ’70 and Kent; daughters, Karen Whiting, Kimberly Arnesen, and Kristin Shepherd; son-in-law, Ron Kint; eight grandchildren, Lehn Shepherd, Tessa Shepherd, Emily Mastrangelo, Elliot and Ethan Prizant, and Jack, Adam, and Kees Kint; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Claudia Kint, and daughter-in-law, Susan Arnesen.