Carol "Pat" Molitor

Carol “Pat” Molitor, 88, of Waukon passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Good Samaritan Society-Waukon. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, November 30 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hanover, with Fr. James Dubert officiating. Interment was at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover.

Pallbearers were Zach Molitor, Joe Molitor, Michael Molitor, Stephen Molitor, Scott Swartzendruber and Kyle Wiebers. Honorary pallbearers were her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Kim Walsh, Jim Molitor and the nursing staff of Good Samaritan Society-Waukon.

Pat was born December 23, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI to John Joseph and Ida Elizabeth (Drought) Stubbe. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy Catholic boarding school in Milwaukee. Pat married Eldon “Bub” Molitor November 8, 1952 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Milwaukee, WI. The couple farmed in Hanover Township, rural Dorchester, where they raised their seven children.

Pat was an active gardener, canning and freezing produce that she grew. She also was an excellent bread maker, baking at least three times per week. She was very active in her church, taught religious education, and was active in the CEW community.

Pat is survived by her children, Christopher (Debi) of Gilman, Julie (Lowell) Molitor Benishek of Friendswood, TX, Jeff Molitor of Dorchester, Elizabeth (Scott) Swartzendruber of Joetown, and Michael Molitor of Roseville, MN; seven grandchildren, Amanda (Kyle) Wiebers, Stephen Molitor and his fiancée Ali Crissman, Daniel Benishek, Thia Molitor, Zach Molitor, Ariana Molitor and Carroll Molitor; two great-grandchildren, Vyktorya and Zarain; and a sister-in-law, Charlene Molitor.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bud; a daughter, Jeanne; a son, Stephen; and her sisters, Dorothy and Geraldine.