Patti Jo Jeitz was born on July 7, 1954, in Stevens County, MN, the daughter of Stanley John and Sue Florence (Harstad) Jeitz. She was baptized and confirmed at the West Zion Lutheran Church in rural Hancock. Patti graduated from Benson High School and attended Beauty College in St. Cloud. Patti lived in Clontarf, MN. She worked as the manager of the Clontarf Liquor Store, at Jennie-O in Willmar, Franny's in Starbuck, and Swift County Homes. She loved working with clients at the Swift County Homes. She was active with her love of animals, especially cats and dogs; her nieces and nephews; family; and friends. Patti passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012, at her home in Benson, MN, at the age of 57 years, 11 months and 17 days. She is survived by her brothers: Bradford Jeitz, Lamont (Norma) Jeitz, and Michael Jeitz; nieces and nephew: Becky (Roger) Hippe, Sherry (Bill) Rutledge, Stacey (Rick) Guggisberg, Marnie (Nick) Guggisberg, Tina Fremgord, Benjamin Jeitz, and Andrea Jeitz. She was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Sue, and her brother Stanley Jeitz, Jr.