Patricia Mittauer
November 9, 1961 ~ January 24, 2016
Patricia 'Patty' Ann Mittauer, 54, of Swisher, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2016, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, with a rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at St. John XXIII Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Father Dustin Vu. Burial with military honors: Rose Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsville. A luncheon will follow the burial at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mechanicsville.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Mark Mittauer; children, Conor, Eric, Dylan, and Ellie; siblings, Jim (Kay) Butler, Mary (Michael) Johnson, and John (Nicci) Butler; and many nieces and nephews.
Patty was born in Cedar Rapids on November 9, 1961, the daughter of John 'Connie' and Rita (Mulherin) Butler. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1980, and the University of Iowa College of Nursing in 1984. Patty served in the US Navy as a nurse for six years, followed by six years in the Naval Reserves, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. On February 15, 1992, she married Mark Mittauer at St. Mary's in Mechanicsville. Patty provided home health care as a nurse manager for Therapy Solutions.
Faith, family and friends were very important in Patty's life. She was a loving mother, devoted wife, and devout Catholic. Patty was loved and cherished by all who knew her ' her door was always open to those in need. Time off was spent on favorite activities such as antiquing, museums and traveling with her family. She was proud of her service in the Navy, and loved her job and the patients she served. Her generous spirit and joyous soul will be impossible to replace.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
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I will always remember Patty’s warm, gentle smile at John XXIII. She shared the love of God every day through her peaceful, calming presence.
Sent with love to her beautiful family,
Kim Wagemester and Family
Dear Eric,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts. I hope you can get strength and courage to live a beautiful life in your mother’s memory.
Loves, Dr. Fang Lin and the Lin’s laboratory
Dear Mark and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Though the years have carried us different places I have the warmest memories of you and Patty in Newport. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Faye Pyles, Now of Norfolk
Mark and children, It has been many years but the time we all spent in Newport are memories I will always cherish with you and Patty. May you find peace in knowing she remains in your heart forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take gentle care of yourself. Sue Parker Brewster, Hertford, NC
Patty was my mom’s nurse for many years. She was the most caring and loving person that touched so many lives. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Patty’s entire family.
Lori Hall
I was blessed to get to know Patty at John XXIII as we both volunteered with the Confirmation program. Patty was so very positive, always sharing her beautiful smile and her strong faith. She clearly found joy in serving others, and she will be tremendously missed by our parish community.
Please know that I am lifting your entire family up in prayer; may you know Christ’s love and peace during this incredibly difficult time.
Allison Wilhelm
We had the honor of having Patty as our employee for 8 years. She was our favorite employee. Patty changed our work environment and made us all better people. The interaction with Patty in the morning was our favorite part of the work day. She would make us laugh and make us feel like we were Rock Stars. We can’t imagine our business without her. We are so grateful that God placed her in our lives. Our hearts hurt so much for Patty’s family, who she adored so much. We hope that knowing she loved the Lord and that she is in heaven will bring some comfort to her family and friends.
To Dr. Mittauer and children…..We are so very sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you all….. From the transcription girls at Abbe Community Mental Health
Mittauer Family,
You have been in our constant prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss. Wishing you comfort today and in the days ahead. Know that your St. John XXIII, Prairie, and PXC families are here to support you.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand. ~Isaiah 41:10
With deep sympathy,
Scott and Tracy Schipper and Family (Max and Robert Laue)
Dr Mittaurr and family, I am sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Jamie Smith
Dear Mittauer Family,
It is difficult to put into words my profound sorrow for your loss. Please know that I am praying for you, and thinking of you often.
Lori Danker
Dear Mittauer family – it is with a heavy heart that I read this memorial wall of your wonderful mom and share my memories. Although it has been 10 years since we laughed and encouraged our then 3year olds to play together, I still remember her big smile and infectious laugh and creativity in parenting like it was yesterday. Over the years I have so enjoyed the annual Christmas cards so filled with her humor and jokes and her love for each of you was written within every line. May the memories you hold of her be shared daily and her zest for life remain alive within each of you. Our prayers and love to you all – the Grillo family
So sorry for your loss. Mothers and nurses are the most important people on the Earth. She was both.
Dr. Mittauer and family,
Please accept the sincere condolences of our entire family for the loss of your wife and children’s mother. May the memories of her life keep her forever in your heart.
Sharron McElmeel
I am so sorry for your loss. I’ll be keeping your family in my prayers as you all heal over this tragic loss. The 8th grade orange team is here to support Ellie during this difficult time in her life. We love you, miss you and look forward to seeing you again.
Mr. Erlandson
Dr. Mittauer and family- I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and mom. Know that you are all in my thoughts. Karen French, Abbe Center
The Mittauer Family, I am so sorry for your loss, Patty was wonderful person, I had the pleasure of working with her at Therapy Solutions. She was a joy to be around. My heart grieves for your loss, and my prayers will be with all of you. Lynn Schroth
I write this with great sadness over the unimaginable loss of our “dear Patty” Every morning Patty for three months you came to our home caring for my critically ill husband. You were a ray of sunshine! You had so much zest for life! You were always joyful, bubbly, your were so loving, so real! You taught me to preserve! You were honest, never mincing any words, so knowledgeable, never forcing an opinion on me when offering valuable and truthful advice. Your family was your ultimate joy! You so loved showing us photographs of the family. In my husband’s illness you became his “hero nurse”! Now Patty you have become the “hero of heaven” with all the angels, former patients of yours, surrounding you and them sharing their gratitude for what you did for them here on earth. Your family, here on earth, can be so proud of you being such a humble servant to all mankind! God bless you Patty and rest in peace in the arms of your Savior!
Sally C. Rohrer (Mrs. Charles)
Patti was the most loving, positive person I have ever met. Never a unkind word about anyone and always saw the good in people. Patti made me and all of us at Therapy Solutions want to be a better person and better nurse. Our office will never be the same. I am just honored to have had Patti in my life for the short time I did.
Mittauer family- My deepest sympathies to you all. I was blessed to have worked with Patty on a number of cases in Cedar Rapids. She was always a breath of fresh air, offering ideas and always putting the patient first.
My prayers are with you during this difficult time-Teresa Daubitz
Julie and Robin Ruske
Mittauer and Butler Family-Our deepest sympathies to all of you. We only met Patty a few times, through her brother Jim, but in those few times we realized she was a wonderful and caring person. We are blessed to have met her and spent a little time with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Julie and Robin Ruske, Bluffton, South Carolina
Mark and the entire Mittauer Family. The news of the untimely passing of your wife has reached us here in Alexandria. We are so saddened by the events. It seems like yesterday that we all gathered in Iowa to watch you marry your beautiful bride. Through all the miles and time that has passed, I still remember all the times we had together. In my mind we are driving around Alexandria is your old VW bug. I hope the pain of your loss will passes quickly but the love and memory never die. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and thoughts
To the entire Mittauer family. We join you in mourning for the loss of a wonderful Wife, Mother, Aunt, Daughter, and the friend of many. We trust that she is still baring that forever smile in Heaven along side our God the Father Almighty and proudly seeing her wonderful family and many friends. We wish for all of you the gift of peace now that she is in peace forever more. Love you all – Steve, Barb, Michelle, Jeff and Ashley.
Even though I haven’t seen Patty since she graduated, I was profoundly saddened when my sister Kenlyn (one of her classmates at Lincoln High School) told me of her passing. We were in choir, solo/ensemble, swing choir and drama together and I will always remember her kindness and patience. The world was a greater place with her in it….Requiescat in pace. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. Dale Kruse
Even though I haven’t seen Patty since she graduated, I was profoundly saddened when my sister Kenlyn (one of her classmates at Lincoln High School) told me of her passing. We were in choir, solo/ensemble, swing choir and drama together and I will always remember her kindness and patience. The world was a greater place with her in it….Requiescat in pace. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. Dale Kruse
The first time I saw Patty she was shaking pom-poms.
It was 1977 or 78 (gawd…) at a Lincoln High Football Pep Rally in the Stanwood Gym. Everyone from Jr. High to 12th grade was there, and Patty was the cheerleader for our bleachers section. The rally started and she was yelling, smiling, bouncing, and dancing in perfect unison with Barb Ruchotzke, Pam Rhoads, Lynn Wagner, and Lisa Licht (was that the whole squad? I just remember they were all beautiful, athletic, and amazing… like Greased Lightning!) After the first cheer Patty looked RIGHT AT ME and smiled so brightly that I giggled and turned pink. I’ll never forget it because I was a mere dorky 9th grader and Patty – varsity cheerleader -made me feel like I was Totally Cool by her.
Flash forward several years to the late 80’s in San Diego, CA. Patty was a Navy Nurse and was in SD for a training or rotation of some kind. She got hold of Mark Proctor and I and one night we went to some bar where Navy Pilots were in full swagger. At one point I heard Patty squeal and turned to see her being scooped up by one of the Pilots who could not resist her wit and smile (or her other adorable Assets). She told him to set her down, which he did immediately with all due respect, and we flitted off to more fun.
That’s how I’ll always remember Patty; laughing, having fun, cheering on or cheering up everyone lucky enough to be near her. She was light and kindness in the cutest-package-ever. She was also whip smart and SO FUNNY!! I remember her so often laughing and making others laugh – but never ever at anyone’s expense. She was always quick to help, to ask how you were doing, and to listen… a gem.
How blessed her dear friends and family are to have known and loved Patty. What wonderful memories she’ll live in always.
Kim Paulson
kpaulson@linkedin.com
To the Mittauer family – As a member of St. John XXIII, I want to extend my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Patty. I didn’t know her well, but remember seeing her smiling face at Mass. Many prayers, and heartfelt hope for strength and love in the days and months ahead. God bless!
Dr Mittauer and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol DePaepe
To the Mittauer family- I want to extend my deepest heartfelt sympathies on the loss of Patty. I will never forget her smiling face when she would bring homebound communion to me through John XXIII church. Even though I didn’t know her well, she left an imprint in my memories and on my heart.. She was a special person and will be remembered fondly by many. Many prayers to your family in the days and months ahead. God Bless!
I am so sorry for your loss. As a member of the St. John 23 community, we will miss her very much and support you any way we can. May her memory be eternal.
To the Mittauer family, My deepest sympathies go out to you all. I worked with Patty at Therapy Solutions and referred to her as “Perfect Patty”. She was a truly rare human being–perfectly kind, bright, fun …incredibly easy to love. It was an inspiration to be in the presence of her positive, loving spirit. Listening to her talk of the way she loved her family was a true gift. My life has been blessed with her grace and loving spirit. Continuing to praying for you all.
Torri Jenn