Patricia Ann Witzmann

Proud Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother. Pat was a woman of strong faith displayed through her kindness, generosity, selflessness, and love of family. Pat was an excellent cook with a love for hospitality, enjoying big family meals and get togethers. Pat was also a skilled seamstress sewing pajamas, doll clothes and pillowcases that were treasured by family and friends. In later years the pillowcases were donated to Gillette Children’s Hospital. Pat enjoyed antiquing, travel and being with family, especially at the cabin in Webster, WI. Pat was a wonderful woman always ready with words of encouragement or a one liner to bring a smile.

Preceded in death by husband of 63 years Otto Witzmann; infant son Michael Patrick; parents Kenneth Meyer and Hallie Upchurch; stepsister Gladys Shilts; brothers-in-law Sam Palermo, Jim Piechowski, Milton Witzmann, Sam Bongiovanni & Fr. Hugh Witzmann OSB; sisters-in-law Josephine Bongiovanni, Delores Witzmann, Lois Witzmann & Sr. Clare Witzmann OSB.

Survived by her 6 children: Bonnie Bigelbach (Jim), Jeffrey Witzmann (Kathleen), Jill Hamburger (John), Lori Wagener (Terry), Tami Auerbach (Don Krause) & Benet Witzmann (Jennifer); 16 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Julie Piechowski; brother-in-law Bernard Witzmann (Sandy); many nieces, nephews, extended family & many friends especially those from Bankers Club & The Venetian Inn, lifelong friend Lenore Kuelbs, and Cleo, her beloved Chihuahua, who comforted her in her final days.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10 AM, Tues, Aug 1 at Church of Saint Agnes 535 Thomas Ave. W, St. Paul. Interment Ft. Snelling Nat'l Cemetery. Visitation: 1 hr prior to Mass at church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Church of Saint Agnes-Saint Paul, Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN, or Union Gospel Mission.