Pat JoAnn (Giinthir) Johannes

Pat JoAnn (Giinthir) Johannes, 68, of Willmar, passed away September 19, 2026 at Cura of Willmar under their care and hospice.

Her memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 25, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Willmar with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.  The service will be streamed on the church’s Facebook page.  Interment will be at Mamrelund Lutheran Cemetery near Pennock.  Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Homes.

Pat was born June 9, 1958, to Paul and JoAnn Giinthir at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Minnesota. She was raised in the Pennock area and was baptized at Nordland Lutheran Church in rural Paynesville and later confirmed at Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Pennock.

She graduated from Willmar High School with the Class of 1977. Pat worked at Rice Hospital in Willmar as a dishwasher for 25 years, where she was known for her strong work ethic and friendly spirit.

In August of 2001, Pat married Archie Johannes at Old Mamrelund, and the couple made their home in Little Falls. Following Archie’s death in 2013, Pat moved back to the area, first living in Pennock and later in Willmar.

She is survived by her sisters, Connie and Zane Cecil of Willmar, Linda and John Nelson of Hector, and Amy Jo and Dave Spellman of Willmar; her brother, Dale and DeAnn Giinthir of Cold Spring; sister-in-law Carol Giinthir of Buffalo; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and JoAnn Giinthir; her husband, Archie; and her brother, Mike Giinthir.

Pat’s family would like to thank CentraCare Hospice and Cura of Willmar for all the care they gave their sister, Pat.

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