Jan. 20, 2024

NEW ULM — Patrick “Pat” Joseph Mathiowetz, age 79 of New Ulm died on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-North Chapel in New Ulm. A burial service will take place at a later date at the New Ulm City Cemetery.

Pat was a “Jeans and T-Shirt” kind of guy. To honor the person he was, casual attire is preferred at the visitation. To leave an online condolence for his family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Pat is survived by his wife, Julie Mathiowetz of New Ulm; his daughters, Paula (John) Wenninger of Lafayette, Jody Walls (special friend John) of New Ulm; his grandsons, Jacob Thunander of Annandale, Joshua Wenninger of Lafayette, Tyler Walls (fiancé Makena Otto) of New Ulm; and his sisters, Marcheta Kovalyak, and Angela Benson. He was preceded in death by his biological parents, Joseph Secondo and Pauline Grossi; his adoptive parents, Felix and Isabel Mathiowetz; and his biological brother, Joseph Paul Grossi.

Patrick Joseph Mathiowetz was born on March 17, 1944, in Los Angeles, California to Joseph S. and Pauline Grossi. He was later adopted by Felix and Isabel (Huelskamp) Mathiowetz and raised in New Ulm. Growing up in New Ulm, Pat attended Cathedral grade school and Cathedral High School. He attained his GED later in life. Pat was united in marriage to Julie Miller on March 22, 1985, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Early in his working career, Pat worked at the Red Onion in New Ulm as well as Flandreau State Park. Pat later went to work for the Brown County Sheriff’s Department; a job he proudly served with honor and distinction for 25 years until his retirement in 1994. Pat lived a life filled with diverse interests and meaningful connections. Pat found joy in the art of ham radio networks, and enjoyed the connections he made over his life. He also had a passion for the classics in life. From classic film, to westerns, or simple police shows on tv, Pat enjoyed them all. One of Pat’s greatest pleasures was navigating the winding roads on his motorcycle through the picturesque Black Hills or on countless other cross country motorcycle trips. The freedom of the open road and the beauty of the landscape resonated deeply with him, and provided memories his family will cherish forever. He also enjoyed the thrill of snowmobiling in the winters when he had to put his bike away. Pat was a true Jack of all trades. From construction, to plumbing or electrical work; there was little Pat couldn’t do, and there was little out there that Papa couldn’t fix. Although he was a quiet, stoic man, Pat will be remembered for his kindness, his love of adventure, his sense of humor, and the genuine connections he forged throughout his life. He leaves behind a void that cannot be filled, but his memory will live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. Blessed be his memory.

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