Patricia Louise ‘Pat’ Baue, 81, of Sparta, IL; born September 2, 1942 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of James and Margaret (Kleckner) Howard; passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at home.

Pat worked in the Sparta Community School District for 30 years before retiring.  She enjoyed watching Sparta sports with her husband, William “Bob” Baue.  They were both huge supporters of Sparta athletics and enjoyed watching the kids grow in talent over the years.  Pat also participated with Sparta Community Chorus.

She is survived by three children – Beth Birchler of Sparta, IL, Dwight Baue of Sparta, IL, and Douglas (Wendy) Baue of Sparta, IL; eleven grandchildren – Denise (Dustin) Stoffel of Steeleville, IL, Ashley (Kyle) Fredrick of Collinsville, IL, Jay Michael (Jamie) Baue of Sparta, IL, Josh Mitchell Baue of Sparta, IL, Dayton Lane Baue of Pueblo, CA, Haydon Leigh (Tori) Baue of Red Bud, IL, Jordyn Michelle Baue of Sparta, IL, Janelle Dunn of Campbell Hill, IL, Brendan Scott Baue of DeSoto, IL, Claire Elizabeth Baue of Sparta, IL, and Max Andrew Baue of Sparta, IL; eleven great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents and husband, William Robert Baue.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.heilschuessler.com.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Sparta High School Athletics.

A Memorial Visitation will be held at Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta on Friday, November 10, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  Committal Services will take place at Union Cemetery in Sparta immediately following the visitation.

Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL is in charge of arrangements

1. Paulette Ashbrook says:

   11/10/2023 at 10:03 pm

   We were so sad to hear of the passing of Pat. Praying for her entire family for comfort during this sad time. She will also be missed at the Sparta Senior Center where she enjoyed visiting her friends.
   Sincerely,!
   Alan and Paulette Ashbrook

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2. Denise Jeffers says:

   11/10/2023 at 9:37 am

   Jim & I are so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I always enjoyed sitting near her & Bob at the high school basketball games. Jim worked with her many years at the school & thought so highly of her.

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3. Larry McGuire says:

   11/07/2023 at 6:46 am

   My sincere condolences to Pat’s family.

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4. Claudia Kerens says:

   11/07/2023 at 3:12 am

   Condolences and sympathies for the family; Pat was an excellent lunch companion. Prayers for all.

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   • Denise Ebers says:

     11/07/2023 at 4:18 pm

     Gary and I are so sorry to hear about Pat. We loved knowing her and always admired her and Bob. Our sincerest sympathy and prayers for her family. She was a wonderful woman.

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5. Gary W Cox says:

   11/06/2023 at 6:44 pm

   I am very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. We shared many fun times in the community chorus concerts, musicals and cabarets!

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6. Phil Daniels says:

   11/06/2023 at 5:12 pm

   My prayers are with you in your loss

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7. Shelby/Eric Asselmeier says:

   11/06/2023 at 4:47 pm

   Our condolences to the family always enjoyed visiting with Pat

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   • Roger and Laura French says:

     11/06/2023 at 5:41 pm

     Praying for you all.
     We always enjoyed talking with Pat and getting updated on the news of the Bauer Crew. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts

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8. Jackie Lindenberg says:

   11/06/2023 at 4:40 pm

   So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking with Aunt Pat …Bob’s Pat, and catching up on the current events at the school or with sports. She clearly loved both!

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