Patricia Genevieve Johnson
Thursday, November 17, 1927
Date of Death:
Friday, April 15, 2022
Age:
94 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday April 21, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Special Music Prelude to Funeral Mass
Date: Friday April 22, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Holy Spirit Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Friday April 22, 2022
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Holy Spirit Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery (Chatfield, MN) [ view map ]
Thursday, November 17, 1927
Date of Death:
Friday, April 15, 2022
Age:
94 years old
Thursday, November 17, 1927
Date of Death:
Friday, April 15, 2022
Age:
94 years old
Patricia Genevieve Johnson
Patricia Genevieve Johnson, 94, of Chatfield, died peacefully on Friday, April 15, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa, with her family by her side. Visitation for Pat will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12th St. SE, in Rochester, MN. The funeral Mass for Pat will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 22, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 5455 50th Ave. NW, in Rochester. Special music will begin at 10 a.m.
An Illinois native, Pat was born November 17, 1927, and she and her younger brother, Herman Jr., were raised by their parents, Herman Paulick, Sr., and Aurelia Paulick, in Glencoe. After graduating from New Trier High School, Pat pursued vocal studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, where she met and fell in love with Charles M. Johnson, Sr. Pat has said that Charles, who was in the ROTC, showed up in his Navy uniform at an open house sponsored by her sorority, they got to talking, and “the rest was history.” They married on September 18, 1948, at Sacred Heart Church in Hubbard Woods, Illinois.
Pat and Charles moved to Chatfield shortly after their marriage, when Charles began his banking career alongside his father at the First State Bank of Fountain. Charles eventually purchased the bank and later bought the Root River State Bank in Chatfield. Pat served as a director of both banks for over 60 years.
Pat began her performing career while still in high school. She was a popular vocalist in southeastern Minnesota for many years and frequently performed as a soloist with a number of groups, including the Rochester Symphony Chorale and the Chatfield Brass Band. Pat also was a longtime member of the Tuesday Musicale and the Schubert Club. As an actress, Pat performed with many organizations, including the Rochester Civic Theater and Western Days Musical Productions. Among her credits were leading roles in The Sound of Music, Carousel, Oklahoma!, and Show Boat.
Pat’s most rewarding roles, however, were as wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Over the years, her close-knit family enjoyed many wonderful times together, from winter holidays to summer barbecues—and everything in between. Pat’s family gathered together once again, on April 15, to spend that day with her and share stories about many of these fond memories.
Pat is survived by five children: Don (Hank) of Omaha, Nebraska, Marilyn of Brookfield, Wisconsin, Kathy Keech of Rochester, Chuck (Cathleen) of Chatfield, and Teresa (Michael) Schaefer of Chatfield; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, her parents, her brother Herman, an infant brother, and two grandchildren.
Pat’s family would like to express special gratitude to the staff at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco for their kind, compassionate care as well as to Howard County Community Hospice and to Ken and Mary Bouska. Memorials are suggested to Evans Memorial Home or to Chatfield Center for the Arts.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Patricia Genevieve Johnson has received the following condolences.
Sending so much love to the Johnson Clan! Pat was such a strong force in my spiritual memories as a child. Gathering at Easter and going to Pat and Charles "mansion" and then the country club was something I looked forward to every year. She was the ultimate Queen Bee! I remember her voice singing at both my grandparents funerals and this weekend, with her passing on Easter weekend, I know a whole Choir of Angelic Beings heralded her return home. Now she is free from the confines of human form, and free to fly with each of you as your most beloved Spirit Guide. May you find peace.
Many Blessings,
Lynn Gravatt
Many fond memories with the whole Johnson clan from Easter and Thanksgiving! Pat lived a beautiful life. Thinking of you all.
Maria Zawacki
It’s the end of an era. I have so many memories of Mrs. Johnson, that it’s hard to isolate just a few. I remember her beautiful voice over the years singing “Ave Maria” at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield for Christmas Eve, and her professional singing and acting in various Western Days music productions.
She dressed beautifully and elegantly, demonstrating what good taste and style were all about.
Her devotion and care for her family were always obvious. And the love she had for Charles was one of the great partnerships one rarely sees.
Her devotion and care for her family were always obvious. And the love she had for Charles was one of the great partnerships one rarely sees in life.
May she rest in peace.
Perhaps they are not stars in the Sky, rather they are openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy
Blessings,
Teri VanValen
Family of Pat Johnson,
Janice & I extend our Sympathy. We have fond memories of your mother beautiful singing at Western Day plays and at MBA Conventions.
With Sympathy,
Janice & John Campe
I am so sorry for your loss of your mom, grandma, great grandma. However, I rejoice in the very full life that she lived and the lives that she touched.
I can't imagine how many memories you must all have if shared times with her.
Hugs and sympathy to you all. Marilyn, my heart goes out to you. I don't think you or I have any great memories of high school...but...we made it. I hope you are well.
Blessings and peace and prayers are sent to all of Pat's family, at this time of loss. My heart sends both condolences and sympathy to you as you mourn her death and celebrate her life.
The last couple of years have held many health challenges for my mom...and I know that Jesus will come for her hand and she will be ready. (I pray that I will be.) My mom was sharing with us that she had the honor to play the piano a few times for Pat, when she was rehearsing for a show many years ago. They are memories that my mom holds deep in her heart. Mom was saying that "...thank goodness that was when I was young and really could play!"
Love and hugs to you all. (Kathleen, as a classmate, I send my most personal condolences to you.)
I extend my deepest condolences to the extended family of Pat and to her closest friends. Pat and I were the same age. Although, we were very different people with very different backgrounds, at conferences we always agreed there was nothing more important than our faith, families, friends and music.
To all of Pat's children, I send my love, hugs, prayers and sympathy. Pat loved life and loved you with every ounce of her being. God has brought a dear soul home to sing in His choirs of angels.
A measure I believe we can use to appreciate the impact of the people who have passed is - the legacy that they left in the form of their children and the impact they had on their community. In both of these measures, Pat and Charles left treasures. They were a force within the city of Chatfield and the community of Southern Minnesota. Heartfelt sympathies to the family. And as you carry on, don't forget the guidance you received from your Mom & Dad through their spoken instructions and their personal examples.
My heartfelt sympathies to the family of Pat Johnson. She was such a talented lady and raised a wonderful family.
I will always remember the wonderful conversations I had with Pat and Charles when I dropped off food for them from Blues. They were great fun.
With love to family,
Sue Borgen
Condolences to the Johnson family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry to hear about Pat's passing. I have so many fond memories of her and the whole Johnson family- from Western Day's, Easters, and Thanksgivings. She will be missed, but what a legacy she has left! Sending comforting thoughts to the whole family.
With love, Tom Gravatt
Johnson Family,
May God bless you all at the loss of your mom, grandmother and great grandmother. Pat thought the world of each and every one of you!! I had the pleasure of sharing many coffees and conversations over the past few years. She will leave a void in all of our lives but her spirit and zest for life will live on. I told her that she would always be in my thoughts because I see her window when I wash dishes. And I wash a lot of dishes. She cannot be replaced and I am touched that she was a part of my life!!
Mary and Ken