Patricia L. Hohbach

Dates

September 2, 1931 - September 8, 2025

Obituary

Patricia Hohbach, 94, of Mitchell, formerly of Mt. Vernon, SD, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, September 13, at Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will Friday from 5-7:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Patricia Louise Hohbach was born September 2, 1931, in Mitchell, SD, to Charles Bernard and Hazel Thelma (Spratford) Johnson. Patricia was baptized in 1943, confirmed in 1948, and was a current member at Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell. From age 7 to 18, she was raised by her grandparents, Charles and Gertrude Johnson.

On December 26, 1949, she married her best friend and the love of her life, Evan John Hohbach. Together, they farmed southwest of Mt. Vernon until Evan got sick, and they moved to Mt. Vernon in 2000. After Evan passed away in 2008, Patricia moved to Mitchell in 2010.

Patricia had a crocheting business for 16 years, selling her creations at many craft sales. She was well known for her crocheted doilies, angels, and snowflakes. She loved to cook, sew, and care for all her outdoor flowers.

Patricia is survived by her son, Steve (Cheryl); grandchildren: Melissa, Melinda (Derek), Brett (Chelsea), and Kayla; great-grandchildren, Evan, Lucas, Ensley, Logan, Landry, Emmitt, and Emerie; and half-siblings, Ronald Johnson and Sharon Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Evan Hohbach; daughter, Sally; infant son, Larry; infant daughter, Kimberly; great-granddaughter, McKinnley; brother, Charles Bernard Johnson Jr.; sister, Vivian Bernette Johnson; and half-sister, Anita Johnson.

Visitation(s)

Date
Friday, September 12, 2025

Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location
Zion Lutheran Church
620 E 3rd Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Service

Date
Saturday, September 13, 2025

Time
10:30 AM

Location
Zion Lutheran Church
620 E 3rd Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Mt. Vernon Cemetery
Mt. Vernon, SD

Posted by Karen Schultz on September 11, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss Steve and family. Pat was a wonderful lady!

Posted by Ron Wermers on September 11, 2025

So sorry for your loss, I would run into Pat from time to time here on Mitchell and always had a good visit. . Prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Posted by Pat Miller on September 11, 2025

Sympathy & Prayers to Pat’s Family, Such a Kind Person❣️🙏

Posted by Wayne Mueller on September 11, 2025

Pat was an amazing, caring neighbor right near our farm. She lived life well and cared for others willingly. She and Evan were great neighbors and helpers as needed.

Posted by Deb and Merle Haak on September 10, 2025

Sending our sympathy to the family as they share their memories. Prayers for your comfort.

Posted by Mary Fristad on September 10, 2025

Bowled many years with Pat and had many of her creations. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by Connie Jacobs on September 10, 2025

So sorry for your loss praying for your family

Posted by Tom & Deb Koch on September 10, 2025

Sorry for your loss! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!

Posted by Steve & Sheryl McClure on September 10, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to Steve , Cheryl and family. Know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers..God Bless

Posted by Paul Cheri and Lauryn Claggett on September 9, 2025

Steve and Family our condolences on the loss of your Mother. Will keep you in our prayers.

Posted by Delbert & Marie Peterson on September 9, 2025

What an awesome talented and gifted lady. God bless all those memories you hold dear n cherish!

Posted by Marvin G Deinert on September 9, 2025

Sympathies to Steve and his family Great lady

Posted by Marilyn Ruediger on September 9, 2025

Sending my deepest sympathies to all the Hohbach families.

Posted by Matt & Jolene Baker on September 9, 2025

So very sorry to hear of Pat's passing. She was truly an amazing woman. She shared many stories with us over the years. May she rest in peace, and we pray for comfort for you, Steve & Cheryl.