Patrick John Miesner

Patrick John Miesner obituary, Port Republic, MD

Patrick John Miesner

Patrick Miesner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rausch Funeral Home - Port Republic on Dec. 4, 2025.
Patrick John Miesner died peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, after a

two-year battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. He was born on March 31, 1959, in Leonardtown, MD to the late Alfred and Frances Miesner. Pat was a painter by trade working all his life with his father and brothers. He married the love of his life Linda on July 3, 1990. Together, they raised her two sons, Christopher and Richard Terrell.

Among his many talents, he loved gardening, was an excellent woodworking craftsman; making furniture, holiday crafts, American flags and crosses for any family and friends who wanted one. One of Pat's flags hangs in the Calvert County Police station. Pat and Linda loved going to West Virginia to visit his childhood friend and new friends they made. He put everything he had into his family and friends that he loved, and everything he did.

Pat is survived by his siblings, Linda Wise (Donnie), Michael Miesner (Elaine),

Rick Miesner (Sharon), Mimmie Taylor (Bobby), Donna Haupt (Rick), Jean Meador (Tommy), Jackie Miesner, Cathy Bennett (Bucky), sons Christopher and Richard (Nissa); grandchildren Enola, Donovan, and Aaron and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda and his parents.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, between 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, with a service at 4:00 pm at Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd, Port Republic MD 20676. Burial will be private.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing staff at Hospice of the Chesapeake for the compassionate care they provided to Pat in his final days. Your kindness, dedication, and support will never be forgotten. You truly made a difference, and our family is forever grateful. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pat's memory to Hospice of the Chesapeake at www.hospicechesapeake.org.
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4405 Broomes Island Rd, Port Republic, MD 20676

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