Patrick Bauer

Patrick H. Bauer, 82, of Durand, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at his home in the Township of Lima, surrounded by his loving family.
Pat was born Feb. 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 Dec. 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 Nov. 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, Minn., Peggy (Tim) Hendrickson of Bisbee, N.D., Gary (Rhonda) of Durand, Steve (Lori) of Durand, Jim (Shannon) of Eau Claire, Terry (Beverliza) of Durand, Cindy (Bob) Dregney of Lake City, Minn., Becky (Jeff) Bearth of Cottage Grove, Minn.; 24 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Arnie (Darlene) of Durand, Lewis “Lud” of Eau Claire; sister, Sr. Rosalia Bauer of La Crosse; three sisters-in-law, Lucian Bauer of Durand, Phyllis Radle of Altoona, Karen Radle of Rock Falls; many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Clarice; 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 was be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima, rural Durand, with Rev. Paul Bosco and Msgr. Richard Gilles officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.rhielfuenralhome.com.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Durand served the family.