Dolores Rose Patitz

Dolores Rose Patitz age 86 of Glidden, died on Thursday June 22, 2017 at her home in Glidden. She was born on April 12, 1931 in Glidden, the daughter of George and Anne (Bay) Bauer. Her early life and schooling were in Glidden. In later years she attended college at UW-Seattle, UM-Duluth, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Madison and UW-Superior. Prior to moving back to Glidden she lived in several different states but Port Townsend WA was a favorite. On July 8, 1952 she married James “Jim” T. Patitz in Waukegan, Illinois. In 1959 she and Jim purchased a large family farm in Peeksville. In 1972 she began working as an Accountant/Business Manager for the Glidden School District. In 1994 she retired but continued to do financial consulting and grant writing for the same school. Throughout her life in Glidden she was a force in the community through her leadership and volunteerism: school board as the treasurer, Laurie Jean Zach Center President and Treasurer, Catholic Church Council and St. Anne’s Sodality member from whom she received the Love Award which was dear to her heart, 4-H local and County leader, Title 1 Coordinator, Forensics Coach and Judge, Drama Director and Actor, often solicited Master of Ceremonies, and taught poetry workshops for youth. Poetry was a special passion for Dolores, as she said, ”Cadence of sound, rhythm and imagery direct my pen.” Her poetry was first published in 1972 until the present. Throughout that time she received numerous awards and recognitions for her writing. In addition, she wrote cherished verse for family and friends. Dolores was a role model, leader, mentor, friend and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She is survived by: (2)Daughters: Zondra (John) Foster of Dubuque, Iowa Teresa Patitz-Butler of Glidden (4)Grandchildren: Heather Nicole (Michael), Norah Anne, Leah Rose, and Emily Ann. (2)Great-Grandchildren: Ella Rose and Alia Jade, (4) Neices: Amy (Dale) Gorney - who was like a daughter Dorothy (Dan) Otto Florence “Dolly” Michel Rosemary “Tiny” (Dennis) Teeters (2)Nephews: Nicholas (Janis) Straetz John (Beth) Eder She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James in 2014, (1)Sister: Jerry, (1)Brother-in-law: Chris Schneider, (1)Grandson: Zachary James, (2)Nieces: Irene Hanson, Cheryl Straetz, Sister and Brother-in-law: Winifred “Fritz” and Jim Eder. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday July 1, 2017 at 11:00 am at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Glidden. Fr. Dean Buttrick will officiate. Visitation will be held on Saturday July 1, 2017 at 10:00 am until the hour of service at the church. Burial will follow at Most Precious Blood Catholic Cemetery in Glidden. Memorials directed to Laurie Jean Zach Center The Novitzke Funeral Home is assisting the Family www.novitzkefuneralhome.com

Dolores Rose Patitz

April 12, 1931 - June 22, 2017