Patricia Lynn (Jarrett) Raimer aka Patti, 70, of Portage, WI passed away on Sunday March 19, 2017 with her family by her side. Patti was an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in North Dakota. Her Ojibwe name was Zhooniyaawaabikbinesikwe (Silver Bird). She was born on October 16, 1946 in Oxford, WI to Luben and Kathleen (Dionne) Jarrett. Before retiring, Patti was employed for over 20 years with St. Vincent de Paul. Over the years she also held other part-time jobs bartending at several local bars throughout Portage; including Condon's, Cottonwood, The Fort and The Turkey. Patti had a huge passion for singing and gardening. She enjoyed camping, fish frys and antiquing. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family on holidays, birthdays and just weekend cookouts. Patricia is survived by her mother, Kathleen Blanche (Dionne) Armson; daughters, Kelly (Pete) Linde and Kimberlie Acosta; sons, Michael Kutz, Daniel Kutz, Rick Kutz and Jon (Michelle) Kutz; sisters, Barbara Gustin and Charlotte (Marvin) Paul; brothers, Raymond Jarrett, Henry Armson and Yogi (Kathy) Jarrett; step sister Gloria Krammer;15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; her best friend Judy Vanhorn and her special dog Uncle Burt. Patricia is preceded in death by her grandparents; daughter, Wendy Jean (Kutz) McKee; father and step-mother, Luben and Henrietta Jarrett; step-father, Graham Armson; brother, Duane Jarrett; brother-in-law, David Gustin; and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Kutz. A celebration of life will take place on Sunday, April 2, 2017, from 11am - 2pm at the Kratz Funeral Home at 302 East Conant St., Portage, WI. Service Details. Visitation
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