Patricia (Pat) Wendhausen of Bettendorf passed away on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, after an extended illness.
Her committal service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Davenport Memorial Park in Davenport. Per Pat’s wishes, there were no funeral services.
Pat was born to Hugh and Catherine (Guettner) Barnard in Harriman, Tenn., on April 11, 1941. She married Otto Wendhausen Jr. in Bettendorf on May 25, 1963. They farmed in rural LeClaire for decades before Otto retired in 2006. Their 60+ year marriage blessed them with two children, Janelle and Dana.
Those left to honor Pat’s memory include her daughters, Janelle (Guy) Ewoldt of Delmar, and Dana (Ken) Kobold of Arvada, Colo.; two grandsons, Austin Ewoldt and Jordan (Emily) Ewoldt and her great-grandson, Otto, all of Delmar; her sisters, BJ (Jim) Wilson of Galesburg, Mich., Peggy Barnard of Fenton, Ill., and Debra Barnard of Davenport; her brothers, Don (Glenda) Barnard of Bloomington, Ill., and Dwight Barnard of Davenport; her sisters-in-law, Ruth Heuer, Joann Boysen and Marsha Ketelsen; her brother-in-law, Merle (Janet) Wendhausen; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, David (Annette) Barnard and Dale Barnard.
Her family, friends, and volunteering brought her much joy in life. Additionally, the farm held a sense of magic for Pat and her family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to one’s charity of choice or take the time to make a lunch date with friends.
Pat’s family would like to thank the staff members of MercyOne Genesis, Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House and McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home for their compassionate care and arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting Pat’s obituary at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.
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