Patricia Hillmann

Patricia (Tricia) Hillmann, 87, passed away on August 1, 2024, in Congress, AZ, with her husband, Elroy (Roy) Hillmann, of 65 years of marriage and her daughter, Lisa Galli, by her side.

Patricia Hillmann was born on September 23, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN, to Garrett and Catherine Das.

Patricia graduated from St. Francis High School in 1954 and went on to earn an Associates Degree in Practical Nursing & Home Management from the University of Minnesota in 1957. She started her career as a Nurse and also was a Flight Attendant for TWA Airlines.

Patricia married Elroy Hillmann on September 21st 1958, in Cambridge, Minnesota. The couple had 4 children: Lisa Galli of Soquel, CA, Kent Hillmann of Belmont, NC, Blake Hillmann of Lake Havasau, AZ and Kristin Threewit of Congress, AZ.

Patricia was best known for her honesty, integrity, truthfulness, artistic abilities and wonderful craft creations, her soft-spoken kindness, her eagerness to share, her steadfast love, her strong faith and willingness to claim publicly her faith in Jesus Christ, her personal Savior.

Patricia is survived by Elroy Hillmann - spouse, Lisa Galli - daughter (John Galli - son-in-law), Kent Hillmann - son (Amber Hillmann - daughter-in-law), Blake Hillmann - son (Riza Hillmann - daughter-in-law), Kristin Threewit - daughter (Matt Threewit - son-in-law), Bruce Das - brother (Rosie Das - sister-in-law), Jean Mathison - sister-in-law, Donna Quast - sister-in-law, Chris Galli - grandson (Rachel Galli - granddaughter), Mike Galli - grandson, Joshua Galli - great-grandchild, Rebecca Galli - great-grandchild. Mason Threewit - grandson (Marisa Threewit - granddaughter), Tanner Threewit - grandson, Lily Threewit - granddaughter, Piper Threewit - granddaughter. Gage Hillmann - grandson, Elliott Hillmann - grandson (Lindsey Hillmann - granddaughter), Noah Hillmann - great-grandchild.

Patricia is preceded in death by her father, Garrett Das, her mother, Catherine Das, her sister, Karen Mae Das, her nephew, Eric Das, and her granddaughter Hailey Rae Miller.

The service for Mrs. Patricia Hillmann will be held on Saturday, August 10th at 1:00pm at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Congress, AZ. Graveside service at 2:00pm and reception to follow at Epiphany Lutheran Church, Congress, AZ.

Visitation: Private for family only

Burial: Congress Cemetery, Congress, AZ.

Memorial donations can be made in Patricia's name to Breast Cancer Research.