Braun, Patricia Ann (Adams) passed away May 16, 2018 at her apartment in Andover, MN after living almost her entire adult life within sight of the Blaine, MN water tower. She was born January 30, 1931 in Wood Lake, MN, the youngest child of John and Emelia Adams. Pat graduated from Wood Lake High School in 1949 and attended Minneapolis Business College. She was united in marriage to Andy Braun in Wood Lake on September 8, 1956. She was a star athlete who grew up in an era when sports opportunities for women were extremely limited. She was a life long fan of the Twins and Vikings, a fantasy football aficionado and especially a fan of the Lynx and Gopher women's athletics. She was a great lady who loved and was loved by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives. She is survived by her sons Chuck and Mike (Kelly) and daughter Mary (Mark) Hedin, her grandchildren Kirsten Hedin (John Nerge), Jon (Mary-Michael) Hedin, TJ Hedin and Taylor Hedin; and great grandchildren Peter and Andrew Nerge. She was preceded in death by her husband, her brother John and her sisters Edna, Mary, Phyllis, Gladys and Betty. Services are at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10103 University Ave. NE in Blaine on Wed., May 23. Visitation is at 10 a.m. at the church and services are at 11 a.m. Gearhart Funeral Home gearhartfuneralhome.com 763-755-6300