Patricia Lynn Hayden-Runaas

Patricia Lynn Hayden-Runaas, 77, of Beloit, Wisconsin, passed away at home on March 11, 2026. Born on February 14, 1949, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Evelyn (Shultz) Hayden.

Patricia worked for Ecolab and Bud Weiser Motors. She cherished riding motorcycles with her husband, Jeffrey R. Runaas, whom she married on December 23, 2005, and together they attended many motorcycle events and rallies. She also enjoyed hosting parties for her friends and shared a deep bond with her three beloved German Shepherds.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Soravia; brothers-in-law, Richard Runaas and Steven Runaas; nieces and nephew, Shannon (Jonathan) Thalacker, Genny (Brad) Grosse, and Doug (Nicole) Jordi; special friends Becky Bennington, Chris Ford, and Tommy Goodwin; former husband Michael Soravia; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Jeffrey, her parents, her brother Gary Hayden, and her aunt Shirley Ostenson.