Patricia "Tricia" Louise Connor, age 80, of Hanska died peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, with her family at her side at her home in Hanska.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

The Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm are assisting the family with arrangements at this time.

To leave an online condolence for her family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Tricia is survived by her husband, Joseph "Joe" Connor of Hanska; her daughters, Christianna Salazar of Denver, Colorado, Alecia Pauletti of San Diego, California; her sons, Matt Pauletti of Pensacola, Florida, Helmut Fritz of San Diego, California; her step-daughter, Emma (Cody) Landt of Minneapolis; many grandchildren, and a few great-grandchildren; her sisters, Jody Pobjecky and Marge Buss of Rockford, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her biological parents, Hubert Morris and Dorothy Morris-Cicio; her step-father, Lawrence Cicio; her son, Rocco Pauletti; her sister, Mary Cicio; and previous husband, Roger Pauletti.

Patricia "Tricia" Louise Morris was born on December 17, 1943, in Jacksonville, Florida to Hubert and Dorothy (Nelson) Morris.  Growing up in Rockford, Illinois, Tricia was raised by her mother, Dorothy, and step-father, Lawrence Cicio, and was a 1961 graduate from Rockford High School.  Tricia furthered her education attaining her bachelor's degree from Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Tricia was previouly united in marriage to Roger Pauletti, but after his passing, was later united in marriage to Joseph Connor on July 17, 2010 at a family lake cabin in Wisconsin.  The couple enjoyed their lives together living in Hanska.  Tricia worked a variety of careers in her life including work as a bail bondsman, a notary public, the Director of the Hanska Library, and a cook for a nursing home.  To give back civically to where she lived, Tricia also worked as a program director for area non-profits in the twin cities area.  When she wasn't working or volunteering her time, Tricia enjoyed crafting, reading, and cooking and baking.  As a life-long animal lover, Tricia prided herself in the animals she was able to rescue and give good loving homes to.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her, but countless memories of good time shared will forever stay in the hearts of those who knew her best.  Blessed be her memory.