Goetz Funeral Homes, Inc.

Sannes Family Funeral Home, Inc., operating under the legacy name Goetz Funeral Homes, Inc., is a family-owned and operated funeral home serving the communities of Washburn, Underwood, Turtle Lake, and the surrounding areas in North Dakota. Located at 522 Main Avenue in Washburn, this establishment has deep roots in the region, having been purchased by Paul and Tammi Sannes in September 2018. The Sannes family brings generations of experience and a personal commitment to compassionate care. Paul Sannes, a native of Minot, ND, graduated from the University of Minnesota and worked at Eastgate Funeral Service and Myers Funeral Home before moving to Washburn in 2013. Tammi Sannes, originally from Bemidji, MN, also graduated from the University of Minnesota and assisted her husband in managing funeral homes. Together, they continue the tradition of dignified service that the Goetz name has represented for years. Their son Jack Sannes became a licensed funeral director in August 2024, ensuring the family legacy continues. The funeral home offers a full range of services including traditional burial services, pre-need planning, United Heritage Burial Insurance, and affordable granite and bronze monuments. They emphasize personalized support, affordable options, and genuine guidance whether families are planning ahead or honoring a loved one who has passed. The facility is wheelchair accessible with on-site parking, and financial assistance is available to help families during difficult times. In addition to funeral services, Sannes Family Funeral Home provides grief support resources, including a year-long grief message subscription service designed to offer strength and comfort. They also facilitate flower ordering through local florists. The staff includes licensed funeral directors Paul Sannes, Tammi Sannes, Jack Sannes, and funeral assistant Olivia Retterath. The Sannes family are active members of St. Edwin's Catholic Church and involved in various civic organizations in Washburn. Despite the ownership change, the business continues to operate under the Goetz Funeral Homes website and maintains the same dedication to serving families with compassion and dignity. Whether families need immediate assistance or wish to plan ahead, Sannes Family Funeral Home/Goetz Funeral Homes provides a warm, professional environment where every family is treated with respect.