Patrick J. Cobban, 62, of Blooming Prairie, died unexpectantly Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at his home. Patrick was born December 27, 1946 in Devils Lake, North Dakota the son of George and Madonna (Bertrand) Cobban. He graduated in 1965 from Cando, ND High School. He then attended college at North Dakota State University. He was united in marriage to Lois Braun December 28, 1968 in Cando. Patrick was then drafted in the United States Army to serve during the Vietnam War, where he received the Bronze Star, when he returned from service he attended St. Cloud State. He then started working for Federated Insurance in 1975 retiring in 2006. He was a member of St. Columbanus Catholic Church in Blooming Prairie, American Legion, Owatonna Gun Club, and the Owatonna Country Club. Pat enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his four grandchildren and his two dogs. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing especially with his two sons, gardening, reading Louis L''Amour books, traveling, and NASCAR. He is survived by his wife Lois Cobban of Blooming Prairie; mother, Madonna 'Betty' Cobban of Grand Forks; daughter, Resha (and Chad) Marble of St. Michael; sons, Don (and Liz) and Derek (and Kristie) Cobban both of Owatonna. He is also survived by four grandchildren Tyler, Ashlyn, Kaitlyn, and Zachary, and his sister Jan (and Jim) Bechtold of Grand Forks. Other survivors include three brother in laws, one sister in law and several nieces and nephews. His father George Cobban, and sister in law Donna Hilts preceded him in death Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Friday May 15, 2009 from 4-7 PM and at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday from 9:30 -10:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday May 16, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Reverend John Sauer officiating. Private family burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation: 05/15/2009 16:00 05/15/2009 19:00 Service: and one hour prior to the service at the church. 05/16/2009 10:30