Pamela A Baier
Pamela A. Baier daughter of Robert H. and Virginia M. (Bilsborough) Strand born on June 19, 1948, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at her home in Durand with her family by her side.
After graduating from high School in Arkansaw, where she grew up, Pam then went to beauty school in Eau Claire and worked as beautician in Durand where she became co-owner of the Hair Hut in Durand for many years.
Pam later became a para-professional at the Durand School District where she could work with kids with special needs – her true passion.
She married Michael Baier on August 17, 1974 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Eau Galle where they lived and raised their family.
In 2018, Pam and Mike moved to the city of Durand where she remained the rest of her life.
Pam enjoyed volunteering and was involved in the community. She served on the board of St. Vincent de Paul, DIG (Durand Improvement Group), Durand-Arkansaw School District and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Pam and Mike were the Funfest Grand Marshalls in June of 2021.
Pam is survived by her husband of 49 years, Mike, children, Jenni (Kizito) Mor of Prior Lake, MN, Jada (Steve) Ruppelt of Eau Claire and Reid Baier of Durand, five grandchildren, Jordan (fiancé Sydney), Jalyn, Jaxon, Amari and Ayla. Siblings: Vicki Weissinger of Durand, Bob Strand of Rock Falls, Mary (Jim) Ming of Eau Claire, Penny (Larry) Weissinger of Eau Claire and Charlie Strand of Durand. Mother-in-law, Carol Baier of Elmwood, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Virginia Strand, two sisters, Lynnette Strand and Sheila Carlson.
Memorial Mass will be 11:30AM Monday, March 11, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand with Rev. Emannuel Asamoah-Bekoe officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00PM-7:00PM Sunday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.