Neola “Pat” Mae Van Hauen

Neola “Pat” Mae Van Hauen, age 90, of Parkersburg, Iowa was born the daughter of Virgil and Mabel (Curry) Patterson on August 15, 1931, in What Cheer, Iowa. Pat received her education from the What Cheer High School and graduated in 1948.

On September 25, 1970, Pat was united in marriage with Leland Van Hauen in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Pat worked as a teller at the Norway State Bank in Norway, Iowa before owning and operating a restaurant in Grundy Center, Iowa for several years. She then worked as an accountant for O’s Gold in Parkersburg before it became Asgrow in Aplington, Iowa. Pat then started an in-home daycare for 20 years before retiring on May 28, 2004.

Pat was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Parkersburg. In her spare time, she enjoyed bowling in league, traveling, and making trips to the casino. Pat loved spending time with her kids and grandchildren. She always made the holidays special, especially Christmas and Easter. 

Pat passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Mercy One in Waterloo, Iowa, of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Anita Conklin; and one brother-in-law, Raymond Conklin. 

Pat is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Lee Van Hauen of Parkersburg, Iowa; one daughter, Sherry (Terry) Kannegieter of Parkersburg, Iowa; one son, Rusty (Teresa) Garrett of Parkersburg, Iowa; nine grandchildren, Lynn (Amber) Kannegieter, Lane (Danielle Frost) Kannegieter, Dustin Kannegieter, Shelley (Jeff Van Houten) Horak, Staci Garrett, Cory Garrett, Courtney (Mitch) Weber, Caleb (Katie) Carr, and Curt (Emily Mayer) Carr; 28 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren with one on theway; and one brother, Dean (Joanne) Patterson of Parkersburg .  

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, April 1, 2022, at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Parkersburg.  Pastor Paul Scheadig officiated the service.  Amy Truax was the organist, and she accompanied the congregation as they sang “Amazing Grace” and “In The Garden”.  Stan Thompson provided special music as he sang “How Great Thou Art” and “Precious Lord Take My Hand”.  Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg with Lynn Kannegieter, Lane Kannegieter, Cory Garrett, Curt Carr, Caleb Carr and Mitch Weber serving as Casketbearers.  

Visitation was held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Redman Funeral & Cremation Services in Parkesburg and one hour before services at the church.  The family requests that memorials be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice.  Redman Funeral & Cremation Services in Parkersburg was in charge of arrangements.