Patricia A. (Stern) DeBauche, age 76, of 1603 S. 25th Street, Manitowoc, went to join her Savior in Heaven on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 surrounded by the love of her family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Patricia was born on March 16, 1936 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late George and Genevieve (Stenzel) Stern. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and was united in marriage to Norman DeBauche on October 13, 1956. In addition to being a loving and patient wife, mother and grandmother, Patricia enjoyed her artistic talents, including painting, drawing, quilting, puzzles and crocheting. She was an avid reader and loved spending time with her family. She will be sadly missed, and always adored, by her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband: Norman DeBauche, Manitowoc; her six children: Steve DeBauche, Two Rivers, Paul (Cory) DeBauche, Rothschild, Barbara (James) Cummings, Maple Grove, Minnesota, Patrick (Beverly) DeBauche, Sturtevant, Daniel DeBauche, Green Bay, and Yvonne (Chadwick) Brown, Sun Prairie; 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers: George (Betty) Stern, Pennsylvania, Daniel (Helen) Stern, California; and two sister-in-law: Laverne Stern, California and Sharon Stern, Manitowoc. Many nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law: Delores and Stanley Cherney and three brothers: Dennis, Thomas and James Stern.

Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be Deacon Kenn Nelesen . Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date.

The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012 until 3:45 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Restless Leg Syndrome Foundation (RLSF) would be appreciated.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com

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Published by Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Apr. 20, 2012.

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Steve Debbie Novy

April 23, 2012

I didn't know Patricia, but We knew her brother Jim. So sorry for the double loss to the family. My prayers go out to you.

Linda Weaver

April 21, 2012

I am sorry to her about Aunt Pats passing such a wonderful women.My deepest sympathy to Uncle Norman and all his family.May God Bless You All.Linda Weaver (De Bauch)

April 20, 2012

May fond memories be of comfort to you at this time. Our deepest sympathy. Daniel and Helen Stern

Hope Neuman

April 20, 2012

RIP Grandma DeBauche you will be missed..You were a wonderful women and loved by many, love you.

Janissa DeBauche

April 20, 2012

I will always love you, Grandma.

LaVerne Stern

April 20, 2012

I was so sorry to hear about Pat's passing. What a great lady she was. She will be truly missed.

Ruth Uelmen

April 20, 2012

My sincerest condolences to Norman and all the DeBauche Children of Patricia and Norman. I will not be able to attend but know my thoughts are with you Uncle Norman
Love Ruth and Joel Uelmen Summerville SC

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