Patrick Mathiowetz age 68, of Springfield, MN died on February 26, 2021, at his home in Springfield, MN.

A public visitation will be on Monday, March 8, 2021 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield.

A private family service will be held.

The clergy will be Chaplain Noel Wetter.

Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield, MN. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Patrick Joseph Mathiowetz was born on March 19, 1952, to Fredolin and Marcella (Schroepfer) Mathiowetz, in Springfield, MN. He graduated from Springfield High School and then served in the US Army from 1972 to 1974. On July 20, 1981, Pat was united in marriage to Mary Windschitl. Pat worked in the maintenance department at St. John Lutheran Home retiring in 2015. He enjoyed fishing especially river fishing, deer hunting, gardening, making wine and sausage, grilling, relaxing at the lake cabin, visiting with friends, and he always enjoyed listening to rock and roll music. Pat loved spending time with his grandchildren and making them giggle.

He is survived by his wife Mary; son Kurtis Mathiowetz and his wife Brittany; daughter Kristen Mathiowetz; grandchildren – Ezri, Roa, Kairos, and Lennon; sister Rita Drusch; and brother Ronald (Mary) Mathiowetz. Pat was preceded in death by his parents; brothers – David, Fredrick, and Paul; and brother-in-law Eugene Drusch.