Patrick Venjohn, Sr.
December 5, 1951 ~ May 29, 2010
Patrick A. Venjohn, Sr., 58, of Mesa, AZ and formerly of Polo, SD, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 in Mesa, Arizona.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 7, 2010 at St. Liborius Catholic Church, Polo with Father Benjamin Aguilar, O. Carm. and Father Chester Murtha officiating. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo. A wake service was held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 6, 2010 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Miller.
Patrick Allen Venjohn was born in Faulkton, South Dakota on December 5, 1951 to Wilbur and Dorine (Schaefers) Venjohn. He was an avid Sportsman and highly regarded salesman, father, grandfather & friend. His grandchildren meant the world to him.
His memory will be cherished by his wife, Debbie of Mesa, AZ; son, Patrick (Marianne) & children, Vanessa & Rebecca of Queen Creek, AZ, daughter, Jil (Mark) Schulte & children: Reece, Tate, Faith, Carter & Spencer of Orient, SD, mother in law, Ida Moser of Miller, SD, sisters: Marilyn Hanson of Bismarck, ND, Cil (Les) Larson of Miller, SD, Phyllis (Gary) Yearous, Miller, SD, Diane (Leo) Woster, North Pole, Alaska; brothers: Roger (Lora) Venjohn, Vayland, SD, Ron (Kathy) Venjohn, Grand Forks, ND, Gary Venjohn, Mesa, AZ, Jim (Nina) Venjohn, Casper, WY, Ray (Yuri) Venjohn, Bismarck, N.D., Dan (Vicki) Venjohn, Casper WY, David (Kelly) Venjohn, Robin, IA; brothers-in-law: Henry (Debbie) Moser, Canton, SD, Bob (Lynette) Moser, Rapid City, SD, Vince (Lona) Moser, Huron, SD, Mic Moser, Gillette, WY, and many nieces and nephews and good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur & Dorine Venjohn and father-in-law, Robert (Bud) Moser.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Patrick’s arrangements.
CELEBRANTS
Father Benjamin Aguilar, O. Carm.
Father Chester Murtha
CASKETBEARERS
Roger Venjohn
Ron Venjohn
Gary Venjohn
Jim Venjohn
Ray Venjohn
Dan Venjohn
David Venjohn
USHERS
Rob Mullaney
Chris Hanson
LECTORS
Jen Kuusela
Jordan Venjohn
GIFTBEARERS
Chad Venjohn
Josh Venjohn
ALTAR SERVERS
Reece Schulte
Henry Mullaney
ORGANIST
Jo Ann Schaefers
MUSICIANS
St. Liborius Choir
MUSIC SELECTIONS
"We Gather Together"
"Shepheard Me, O God"
"Take Our Bread"
"I Am the Bread of Life"
"Song of Farewell"
"We Will Rise Again"
"Be Not Afraid"
INTERMENT
Mount Calvary Cemeter
Polo, South Dakota
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Our sympathies and prayers are with the family of Pat.He will be greatly missed by his family.
Our sympathy to you and your family. Pat always had a friendly smile when we saw him. He will be missed.
Sorry to here of your loss you in my thoughte and prayers at this very hard time
Debbie and family,
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. You have all been in our thoughts and prayers. We’re going to be gone this next weekend so hopefully, Deb, we’ll try to catch up with you in Miller before we take off. Pat was one very special guy and will be missed by many. Take care…Melvin & Debbie
Dear Deb and family,
We were shocked and very saddened to receive the phone call from Cal telling us of Pat’s death. Many, many hearts are breaking along with yours.
We have such fond memories of the visits with you, Pat and your family on our trips to Arizona! He was a great guy and will be missed by many.
May God wrap his arms around you all during this time of grief and beyond.
Deb & family: So very sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories and may God surround you with his love during this very difficult time.
Kathy (Sprenger) Sarvis
Deb and Family;
We were so shocked and saddened to get the call from Cal. I remember him as always happy and friendly. Even he when he was a little kid. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maxine & Vince
I just want you to know how sad I feel on hearing of Pat’s death. I remember Pat as always having a great since of humor and ready with a smile evertime I saw him. I am sure he is smiling with our sweet Jesus.
I will miss him and will keep him in my prayers. May Christ’s peace be with you all at this time.
Love Millie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.
In sincere sympathy,
Terry and Dianne Martinmaas
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Deb and family. Aunt Sherry & Uncle Larry Van Zee
Chip and I are sending you our prayers and love during this difficult time.
We spent time recalling the dance at Ree Heights and the meal you served us when you (Deb) were in nursing school. I did not know that hamburger helper was even available back then.
Remember you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Chip and Sena
Deb –
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Julie heard it from Marla Nelson and forwarded the news to me. I hope you and your family are coping well with this,but I know it will take a long rime to really get back to normal.
Pleae accept my condolences.
– Judy
Deb and all of you:
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Patrick. He was a great guy and I was lucky to have had him for a cousin. The memories of our lifes together will continue in the hearts and minds of me and my kids 🙂
Godspeed
Robert F. Elgar
& Family
Family,
I have not seen Pat since our days in the National Guard many years ago. I do remember that he always brought a smile to everyone which makes it hard to forget someone like that. I am the better for having known him.
retired SGC Don Miller
Deb, Pat, Jill and all other family members, so sorry to hear about Pat. You are all in our prayers.
Pat will be missed by all. I will miss his stories. He was such a character. Sorry to see him go. Love & Prayers
Jil, Pat & Deb – I’m so very sorry for the loss of your dad/husband at such a young age. Prayers and a Mass are being offered for you.
Debbie & family,
Brad & I are so very sorry for your loss.
We can still remember the good times in AZ and the WYO Cowboy game we all went to.
Love and prayers at this time.
Cindy & Brad
Debbie, I am in shock…i just read the paper today and saw the obit.
My heart hurts for you and your fmaily. stay in touch. Jeanne
Debbie, Sorry to hear about your loss. My sympathy goes out to your family.
Ruth M. Dike
I was sad to read of Pats death in the casper star. he was a good customer friend and neighbor when he lived in casper. Last saw him about 10 years ago at surfaces
best wishes to his family
My prayers are with the Venjohn family. I saw Pat in January and he looked so very good. I was shocked with disbelief to hear of his death.