G.-Ziemann-Obituary

Bishop G. Patrick Ziemann

Bakersfield, California

1941 - 2009

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Bishop G. Patrick Ziemann 1941 - 2009 God called Bishop Pat home early after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on October 22, 2009, at Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David, Arizona. Bishop Pat was born on September 13, 1941 in Pasadena, CA to Helen and J. Howard Ziemann. He was...

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We still think of you, Bishop Pat! We reminisce of your special place in our hearts and pray for you always. The Brunasso Family

Ever a friend.

Bishop Patrick Ziemann Was a very good friend! Always kind and always easy to talk to! I will always treasure his friendship!

We will never forget you, Bishop Pat.
As you enjoy your eternal life in Heaven, pray for us.

Bishop Pat,

We saw Christ through you and in you, both in your ministry and your suffering. Thank you for your service to the Church, and to us. We all miss you. We will remember you, and continue to pray for your help.

Bishop Pat,
You were a friend, a mentor, a light in an often dark world. Your personal struggles have shown us the human face of God and, your rising above them, the enduring grace of Jesus. I can count on one hand the people who have changed my life and you are definately on that hand. Pray for us who still struggle in this world and I look forward to a big Bishop Pat hug when we meet again.

Bishop Pat (or Fr. Ziemann as I remember him) knew that now all of the students at the seminary we going to make it to priesthood, I didn't, but he knew how to nurture us. I remember him saying "If your religion doesn't meet your needs, you owe it to yourself to go out there and find one that does." Admittedly, I didn't remain Catholic, but those words stayed with me and have helped me be happy. I will continue to remember you and be happy.

Mike Gambell
OLQA '81-'82

Dear Bishop Pat,
You have been a very good friend to the Brunasso Family in your years at St. Matthias and beyond. We have always held you close in heart and we are so sorry that we have lost you so soon. Thank you for your love and support throughout all the years. We will miss you. Until we see you again, watch over us and pray for us as you always have. Our sympathies go out to your family.
God bless,