Patsy A. Pasten Oehlerking

February 14, 1947 - July 14, 2026

Service Date: September 26, 2026

A graveside service will be held at the Margie Cemetery on September 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of life gathering and luncheon at the Big Falls Community Building from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Patsy Ann (Oehlerking) Pasten, 79 years young, passed peacefully at home on July 14, 2026. Patsy was born in Mitchell South Dakota on February 14, 1947.

Patsy married Larry Cook on October 17, 1964. Patsy led a busy life. She was the bookkeeper for Larry’s logging business. She owned and operated the Corner Bar in Big Falls. She loved bough cutting, hunting and fishing. Later she worked as a waitress and pull tab operator before retiring.

Patsy was a wonderful cook and baker with everything made from scratch. Patsy was also known for her ability as a seamstress making cowboy shirts for Larry and clothes for her boys.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Lloyd Oehlerking, and an infant daughter Karla.

She is survived by her long time partner Ed Olson, her 5 boys: Stacy, Colin, Kevin, Scott and Dustin; and her grandchildren and great grandchildren.