Plainfield a�" Patricia Ann Bartels, 87, a long-time resident of the Plainfield area, passed away on Wednesday the 20th of March at St. Michaels Hospital.
Pat was born on September 16, 1925 in Lake City, MN to Leon & Elizabeth Green and raised by Harvey & Lou Lange. She married William Barker in 1946 until his passing in 1977. She then got re-married to Irving Bartels in 1981 and he also preceded her in death in1995.
Pat worked at Preway, Western Union, Rumple Insurance and Tri-County Area Schools until her retirement in 1992.
Pat loved reading, traveling, family time, gardening, playing cards, and leading local 4-H clubs. She was an active member of The Plainfield Grange, Eastern Star, Bridge Club and the United Methodist Church in Plainfield.
She is survived by her son Robert (Joan) Barker of Plainfield WI, 6 Grandsons- Michael (Beth) Barker of Plainfield WI, Edward (Jamie) Barker of Wisconsin Rapids WI, Daniel (Brooke) Barker of Plainfield WI, William (Jackie) Barker of Streamwood IL, Robby Barker of Plover WI and Philip Barker of Stevens Point WI along with 6 Great Grandchildren Hayden, Gavin, Evan, Caleb, Zachary & Abigail. Pat is also survived by 4 step children Robert(Hilda) Bartels of Apache Junction AZ, Harold (Diane) Bartels of Berlin WI, Dorothy (Ken) Poppy of Mesa AZ, Diane Bartels of Wild Rose WI.
Along with her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, along with 5 brothers Bob, Don, Bill, Chuck, Roger and 2 sisters Jean and Vivian.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be sent to: Liekness & Stahl Funeral Home 913 West North St. Plainfield, WI 54966
Visitation will be held at Liekness & Stahl Funeral Home in Plainfield on Thursday March 28th from 5:00-7:00pm and also March 29th from 9:00-10:00am at The United Methodist Church 308 North Main Street, Plainfield with the funeral service starting at 10:00am with Rev. Dave Leistra officiating.
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