Patrick H. Bauer age 82 of Durand, died Saturday August 20, 2016 at his home in the Township of Lima, surrounded by his loving family.

Pat was born February 15, 1934 at home on the farm.  He was the son of Joseph A. and Rose (Danzinger) Bauer and grew up on the family farm. He attended Sacred Heart School in Lima.  Pat married Clarice Radle on December 27, 1955.  They took over the family farm and began their family.  After the death of his wife Clarice in 1966, he married Patricia A. Seaman on November 9, 1968. Throughout his life he shared himself with anyone that crossed his path, his faith was an inspiration to many.  With great joy, Pat shared his love of his farm and horses with many people.  During his retirement years he continued to help his sons with field work.  Pat brightened the hearts of many by taking his horse Charlie to numerous nursing homes in multiple states.

 Pat is survived by his wife Patty, his children, Kathy (Mike) Hopkins of Gordon, Rick (Deb) of Durand, Patty Jo (Mark) Kiesau of Menomonie, Diane (Ron) Hansen of Pine City, MN, Peggy (Tim) Hendrickson of Bisbee, ND, Gary (Rhonda) of Durand, Steve (Lori) of Durand, Jim (Shannon) of Eau Claire, Terry (Beverliza) of Durand, Cindy (Bob) Dregney of Lake City, MN, Becky (Jeff) Bearth of Cottage Grove, MN, 24 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, two brothers, Arnie (Darlene) of Durand, Lewis “Lud” of Eau Claire; a sister, Sr. Rosalia Bauer of LaCrosse, three sisters-in-law, Lucian Bauer of Durand, Phyllis Radle of Altoona and Karen Radle of Rock Falls, many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Clarice, a son David, two granddaughters, Kacey and Mackenzie, five brothers, Lawrence, Joe, Ed, Leonard, and Wilfred, two sisters, Catherine Bilderback and Florence Hayden.

The family would like to thank Jane Poeschel for her extraordinary care and support.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Wednesday August 24, 2016 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima, rural Durand with Rev. Paul Bosco and Msgr. Richard Gilles officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand with a prayer service at 7:30 PM and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.               .

Condolences

1. Margo Gilbertson August 24, 2016, at 11:33am

   Cindy, You and your entire family have my deepest sympathy!! My thoughts and prayers are sent your way!!

2. Dave and Laurie Bauer August 23, 2016, at 5:00pm

   Deepest Sympathy, Cindy, to you and your Family.
   Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time.

3. Marianna Ableidinger August 23, 2016, at 4:04pm

   My sympathy to all at this time of Pat's death.
   He sounds like a person who has touched many lives.
   S. Rosalia, I'm thinking of you.

4. Sister Rosalia Bauer August 22, 2016, at 7:22pm

   I cried when 'baby brother Patrick' was born and I cried when he died! Your're the best ever baby brother, with your ever affirming words, your laughter, your love of family, of life, of people, of horses and pony 'Charlie'. On a phone message you said you were in the woods wishing I could share one of your favorite smells: 'grape vine
   blossoms."

5. Fr. Biju August 22, 2016, at 3:11pm

   Patty and family,
   My deepest sympathy.
   Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
   And let the perpetual light shine upon them.
   May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

6. Toni Kremer Lippert August 22, 2016, at 6:32am

   My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Pat is now resting in the hands of God.

7. Kristine and Dave Polzer August 21, 2016, at 8:12pm

   Patty and family,
   Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Such a great guy Pat was.
   Sincerely, Dave and Kris Polzer

8. Irish Jade & Nancy Hei August 21, 2016, at 5:01pm

   Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of Pat's loving family. Patty, We are thinking of you so much during your grief & memories with the forthcoming days, months, & years. Our prayers are tenfold to God & the Lord Jesus Christ that thy will be with you these next few days & comfort you with loving arms. We LOVE you! Irish & Nancy.

9. Mary Bauer Cooper August 21, 2016, at 2:21pm

   I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was such a gentle soul. He would stop in to see my mom and sing a few hymns for her. He is singing in heaven now.

10. ruben purificacion August 21, 2016, at 11:11am

    dear patty and family, i heard the passing away of pat yesterday from ber. i felt sadness when i heard the news for even in a very short time i have known both of you, you have touched my life in a very peculiar way. short memory i had with him in climbing the hill to the cross, i will never forget. please accept my deepest condolences to you and to your family. pat was a great man and although i'ved met him only a couple of times, i am thankful to the Lord for having the chance to have a glimpse of his life. God bless you and your family. ruben-berlays cousin

11. Joe and Jan Drier August 21, 2016, at 10:33am

    Our Deepest Sympathy. Thoughts and Prayers to the Family!

12. Ben and Mary Jane Schaab August 21, 2016, at 10:03am

    Prayers for a very special uncle, his wife and my cousins.

13. loret August 21, 2016, at 8:56am

    Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.

14. Michelle Peterson August 21, 2016, at 6:55am

    So sorry for your loss

15. Connie Phelps August 21, 2016, at 4:38am

    I personally know the pain and your feelings of loss. My heart goes out to you in sympathy. God's blessing and strength to all the family!

16. Colleen Garnevicus August 20, 2016, at 9:23pm

    Dear Patty and family,

    Pat was a light in the darkness--he will be a greater light in heaven, but will be missed on earth by all who knew him. We pray for your family!

    Colleen & Tom

17. Audrey (Fedie) Jaenke August 20, 2016, at 8:43pm

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Pat was one in a million, and he will be missed by many. God's peace to all of you during this difficult time.

18. JudyJohn Parr August 20, 2016, at 7:21pm

    Our prayers with all

19. Carolyn Peterson August 20, 2016, at 6:48pm

    I am so sorry to see Pat passed away. I have so many good memories of him. He and his wife Patti taught our religious Ed class when we were in jr high. That was quite a challenge as we were not always the best kids. He helped fuel my love of horses. I will never forget when he let me ride High Pockets, his palomino horse. I spent a lot of time at the Bauer house. Peggy and I were in the same grade. When my parents were in the nursing home in Durand, they would talk about Charlie coming in to visit. After they passed away, I found myself owning miniature horses. Because of Pat, I got them certified and started taking them to the nursing homes. He was a wonderful man and will be missed in the Lima community. Truly a man who followed all God laid out for him.

20. Jane August 20, 2016, at 5:31pm

    My sincerest sympathies to you all in the loss of your dear Pat, a precious soul and now dear "guardian angel"!
    Love and prayers!
    Jane

21. Ann Weber Suckow August 20, 2016, at 4:57pm

    My sincere condolences to the family of Pat, he was a wonderful man.

22. The Mahnkes August 20, 2016, at 4:39pm

    We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers, As much as Patrick enjoyed life imagine the time he is having now.

23. Art MIller August 20, 2016, at 3:07pm

    Pat was a very special person. I always felt he was my friend. He will be missed very much

24. Gene and Barb Bilderback August 20, 2016, at 2:39pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. We know Uncle Pat is in the company of his Lord and family members that have gone before him. Although we grieve, he was ready to go home. Blessings to all, Gene and Barb

25. Monica Heitman August 20, 2016, at 2:24pm

    Our deepest sympathy to all the family! Pat shared his love of Jesus to all. The prayers and blessings that he shared at the many youth gatherings will be missed! Peace Pat!

26. Leon & Ruth Bilderback August 20, 2016, at 2:13pm

    It is a great sadness and heavy heart to learn of the passing of a wonderful man such as my uncle was. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. He will be greatly missed by many. We will all have our wonderful times with him for our memories.

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