Patricia F. “Pat” Gassman, age 87, of Dubuque, passed away surrounded by her family at 12:51 p.m., on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Stonehill Health Center.  To honor Pat’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church, 2921 Central Avenue, with Rev. Steven M. Garner officiating.  Entombment will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.

Pat was born on February 24, 1937, in Holy Cross, Iowa, to Raymond J. and Remi (Schaul) Gansemer.

Pat graduated from Leo High School in Holy Cross.  She married Marvin Gassman, and they had a daughter together before deciding to part ways.  Pat would later have a son to complete her family.  She was raised with a strong work ethic.  Pat worked with the Department of Human Services for 27 ½ years and at Mt. Carmel for 19 years before enjoying her retirement years.  Pat’s faith was an integral part of her life.  She was a long time member of Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church and the Catholic Order of Foresters.  In her free time, Pat liked visiting thrift stores, playing Bingo and chatting with people.  She was also an avid reader, and, in her younger days, Pat loved to go dancing.  Pat was a kind person, and she will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish Pat’s memory include

2 children,
Carol (Karl) Froisy, Holly Ridge, NC
and Robert (Lisa) Gassman, Dubuque, IA;

6 grandchildren,
Jody Greve, Jillean Harmon, Kevin (Becky Portzen) Carkeek, John Froisy, Noah Gassman, Natalie (Kyle) Leytem;

7 great grandchildren,
Kara, Joseph, Ryleigh, Maddux, Reid, Winston and Leo;

and her siblings,
Mary (Paul) Schmitt, Dubuque, IA,
Evelyn Brimeyer, Bettendorf, IA,
John (Margaret) Gansemer, Dubuque, IA
and Robert (Joan) Gansemer, Dubuque, IA.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, Marvin Gassman; her sister, Ann (Dick) Westhof; a brother-in-law, Ralph Brimeyer; and a special friend, John Kohn.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of 3 North at Stonehill for the excellent care they have provided for Pat these past months.

Greeting cards and memorials in Pat’s memory may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Patricia Gassman Family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com