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Patricia Regina McClellan, 99 years old, passed peacefully on the 15th of November 2025 of natural causes.

She was born in Hibbing, MN on the 16th of July 1926, to Freda and Gordon Ritz and, she was the 5th of 12 siblings. She was lifelong resident of Western Duluth and was a loyal employee of the Duluth Air Force Base as a telephone operator from the late 1950's to the 1980's.

She enjoyed family gatherings and relaxing at the cabin. Pat was a member of the Fond-Du-Lac band of Chippewa. She was a devoted loving mother of three children. 

She is survived by her children; Terence (Donna) Trottier, Regina (Kevin) Maki, and Cherie (Rick) Pyle. Sister; Evelyn Christenson, and many grand and great grandchildren countless family and friends. 

The family would like to thank the staff at Viewcrest Health Center for such wonderful care. 

A private family service will be held at a later date. 

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