"Dear Red and family, I was so sorry to hear of Pat's passing.I have many happy memories of being with your family. Pat was always so kind to me when I was growing up. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Sue Hayes Bowman"
In loving memory of
Patricia Buntenbach
May 23, 1929 - February 18, 2009
GARNER - Patricia Buntenbach, 79, of Garner died Wednesday (February 18, 2009) at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner with Rev. David Wagner officiating. Cremation will follow with inurnment at a later date in Concord Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Friday at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association.
Patricia Buntenbach, the daughter of Dr. Earl (Dora) Phillips, was born May 23, 1929, in Garner. She graduated from Garner High School in 1947 and continued her education at Frances Shimer College in Mt. Carroll, IL and Iowa State University in Ames. On August 28, 1949, she was married to E.D. "Red" Buntenbach at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme. They lived in Garner where they raised their family. Pat had worked at Garner Livestock Sales and operated Mrs. B's Bed and Breakfast for a time. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends, cooking for others, listening to music, playing bridge, reading and gardening.
She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, United Presbyterian Women and Progressive Club.
Pat is survived by her husband, E.D. "Red" Buntenbach of Garner; four children, Mary Pat (Steven) Hastings of Blaine, MN, Edward P. "Phil" (Jeanine) Buntenbach of Norwalk, Brian (Shannon) Buntenbach of Klemme and Andrew (special friend, Teresa) Buntenbach of Mason City; grandchildren, Benjamin Hastings, Adam (Rachel) Buntenbach, Eric Buntenbach, Wesley Buntenbach, Amanda Wilken and Jocelyn Boss; great-grandchildren, Naiya and Jaeda Hastings and Gavin and Kennedy Buntenbach; and a sister, Jean Hicks of West Lafayette, IN.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Leonard Phillips; and a grandson, Trevor Albertson.
Tributes
"Our deepest sympathies."
"Jim and I wish to extend our sympathy to all of you. The food we sent today was from Jay,Jacque,LuAnn,Dan,JoAnn, Chuck,Becky and Craig. Love, Jim and Darlene"
"Dear Red, Mary Pat, Phil, Andy and Brian, How sad we are to hear of Pat's death. It brings back so many memories of our days as next door neighbors and good friends. We don't get to Garner very often anymore but we will remember Pat's kindness to our family at the time of our mom's death. We trust you will feel God's peace in the days ahead. I wish we were able to be there for her services but we are all far away from Garner this winter. Take care. The Conroy/Elliott families"
"Dear Red & Family, Our deepest sympathy in your loss. Pat was my Sunday School teacher and a good friend. What a shock to hear of her death. She was a real part of our lives and the whole community. Sorry that we will not be a part of the services, since we are out of town. She will be missed!! Dean & Beverly"