Mrs. Bach was a homemaker and a member of the Freeburg Homemaker’s Extension Group. She enjoyed photography and drawing, but especially loved painting. Pat was a member of St. Peter’s Cathedral, Belleville, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Florence, nee Schanherr, Harmann; a brother in infancy, Joseph Harmann Jr.; and another brother, Raymond Harmann.
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Elmer J. Bach Sr., whom she married on February 10, 1962;
three sons, Elmer J. Jr. (Tracey) Bach of Waterloo, IL, Anthony “Tony” Bach (Denise) of Waterloo, IL, and William “Bill” Bach (Barb) of New Burnside, IL;
12 grandchildren;
16 great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandson;
a brother, Donald (Avanell) Harmann;
and two sisters, Nancy Casey and Sandra (Ron) Coleman.
Memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2019, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2019, at George Renner and Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2019, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.