Our Staff
Meet Our Caring Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.

Paul Sannes
Owner/Funeral Director
Paul Sannes is a native of Minot, ND. He graduated from Minot High School in 1987. Paul attended Minot State University until transferring to the University of Minnesota to complete his education. Paul graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1991. Paul moved back to North Dakota, working at Eastgate Funeral Service before moving to Linton, ND, to manage Myers Funeral Home. In 2013, Paul and his family moved to Washburn, where he worked at Goetz Funeral Homes. Paul and his wife, Tammi, purchased Goetz Funeral Homes in September 2018. They continue to reside in Washburn with their three sons: Will, Jack, and Charlie. The Sannes family is a member of St. Edwin's Catholic Church. Paul is also involved with many civic organizations in Washburn. Paul enjoys reading, keeping up with his favorite teams: the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Vikings, and Twins, and attending his boys' sporting events and activities.

Paul Sannes
Owner/Funeral Director
Paul Sannes is a native of Minot, ND. He graduated from Minot High School in 1987. Paul attended Minot State University until transferring to the University of Minnesota to complete his education. Paul graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1991. Paul moved back to North Dakota, working at Eastgate Funeral Service before moving to Linton, ND, to manage Myers Funeral Home. In 2013, Paul and his family moved to Washburn, where he worked at Goetz Funeral Homes. Paul and his wife, Tammi, purchased Goetz Funeral Homes in September 2018. They continue to reside in Washburn with their three sons: Will, Jack, and Charlie. The Sannes family is a member of St. Edwin's Catholic Church. Paul is also involved with many civic organizations in Washburn. Paul enjoys reading, keeping up with his favorite teams: the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Vikings, and Twins, and attending his boys' sporting events and activities.

Tammi Sannes
Owner/Funeral Director
Tammi Sannes is a native of Bemidji, MN. Tammi graduated from Bemidji High School in 1986. She attended Bemidji State University until transferring to the University of Minnesota to further her education. Tammi graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1991. She worked at a funeral home in St. Paul until moving to North Dakota. Tammi assisted her husband Paul at Myers Funeral Home in Linton, ND. Paul and Tammi moved to Washburn in 2013 where Paul worked at Goetz Funeral Home. Paul and Tammi purchased Goetz Funeral Homes in September of 2018. They continue to reside in Washburn with their 3 sons: Will, Jack and Charlie. The Sannes Family are members of St. Edwin's Catholic Church. Tammi enjoys scrapbooking, reading, and attending the boys sporting events and activities.

Tammi Sannes
Owner/Funeral Director
Tammi Sannes is a native of Bemidji, MN. Tammi graduated from Bemidji High School in 1986. She attended Bemidji State University until transferring to the University of Minnesota to further her education. Tammi graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1991. She worked at a funeral home in St. Paul until moving to North Dakota. Tammi assisted her husband Paul at Myers Funeral Home in Linton, ND. Paul and Tammi moved to Washburn in 2013 where Paul worked at Goetz Funeral Home. Paul and Tammi purchased Goetz Funeral Homes in September of 2018. They continue to reside in Washburn with their 3 sons: Will, Jack and Charlie. The Sannes Family are members of St. Edwin's Catholic Church. Tammi enjoys scrapbooking, reading, and attending the boys sporting events and activities.

Jack Sannes
Licensed Funeral Director
Jack Sannes is from Washburn, ND. He graduated from Washburn High School in 2020. Jack attended Minot State University until transferring to Des Moines Area Community College to complete his education. He moved back to Washburn in 2022 to work at Goetz Funeral Home as a funeral assistant. Jack graduated from Des Moines Area Community College in 2024 and became a Licensed Funeral Director in August of 2024. He continues to reside in Washburn. Jack is a member of St. Edwin's Catholic Church. Jack is also involved with many civic organizations in Washburn. He enjoys sports, hunting, fishing, golfing, and keeping up with his favorite teams: Minnesota Golden Gophers, Dallas Cowboys, and Minnesota Twins.

Jack Sannes
Licensed Funeral Director
Jack Sannes is from Washburn, ND. He graduated from Washburn High School in 2020. Jack attended Minot State University until transferring to Des Moines Area Community College to complete his education. He moved back to Washburn in 2022 to work at Goetz Funeral Home as a funeral assistant. Jack graduated from Des Moines Area Community College in 2024 and became a Licensed Funeral Director in August of 2024. He continues to reside in Washburn. Jack is a member of St. Edwin's Catholic Church. Jack is also involved with many civic organizations in Washburn. He enjoys sports, hunting, fishing, golfing, and keeping up with his favorite teams: Minnesota Golden Gophers, Dallas Cowboys, and Minnesota Twins.
Olivia Retterath
Funeral Assistant
Olivia Retterath
Funeral Assistant




