Patrick T. Bauer - Cremation Society of Virginia

Patrick T. Bauer

March 17, 1948 - December 12, 2022

Grafton Baptist Church

5440 George Washington Memorial Hwy

Yorktown, VA

Saturday 12/31, 1:00 pm

Patrick T. Bauer, 74 years old of Newport News, VA passed away peacefully on Monday, December 12^th, 2022. Born in Durand, Wisconsin on March 17, 1948. As a child of a military family, and after many duty stations, the family ended up in Newport News where he graduated from St. Vincent’s in 1966. After high school, he enrolled in the apprenticeship program at NASA and had a lifelong career as a civil engineer, testing planes and the space shuttles in the wind tunnels. He retired in 2010 after 40 years of service.

He had a love for cars and working in his garage, fixing friend’s vehicles and working on his beloved Chevy Nova, HOT CHOCOLATE that he raced at Suffolk Speedway. Patrick loved his family and friends and loved to treat them out to eat. There wasn’t a meal he didn’t like!

Patrick is survived by his oldest daughter and son in law, Brook & George Thornton and also his youngest daughter, Brandi Strickland. He has 3 grandchildren, Kaitlyn Abbott (Austin Abbott), Michael Thornton and Samantha Thornton. He also has a newborn great-grandson, Parker Abbott. He has 3 siblings, Gregory Bauer (Jody), Joseph Bauer (Ann) and Kristine Bauer. He also has 4 nephews, Nicholas Carpenter (Stacey), Daniel Carpenter (Lauren), Justin Carpenter (Jasmine) and Nathan Bauer.

Patrick is preceded in death by his parents, Rt. Col. Keith and Kathleen Bauer, his sister Kathryn Carpenter and nephews Jessie Bauer & Kevin Carpenter.

We would like to thank Commonwealth Senior Living in Hampton for their excellent care of Dad, the few months he was there and thank you to the Cremation Society of Virginia for handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to www.vacremationsociety.com

A Celebration of Life service will be a casual event (Dad didn’t like formal events so please dress as you would like) as we celebrate the things he loved. Service will be held on Dec 31^st at 1pm at Grafton Baptist Church, 5440 George Washington Mem. Hwy, Yorktown, VA.

In lieu of flowers, please either give a gift of a plant or make a donation in memory to your favorite non-profit ministry or church. Cards can be mailed to Brook Thornton, 606 Old Lakeside Drive, Yorktown, VA 23693

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Patrick T. Bauer, 74 years old of Newport News, VA passed away peacefully on Monday, December 12th, 2022. Born in Durand, Wisconsin on March 17, 1948. As a child of a military family, and after many duty stations, the family ended up in Newport News where he graduated from St. Vincent’s in 1966. After high…

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Pat was a good friend and helped me numerous times. He’s gone to soon,rest in peace.

I am so sorry for your family's loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry to hear of Pat' passing. I had the pleasure of working with Pat for a few years at NASA. He will surely be missed by many.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Pat. I knew him many years ago while he attended St Vincent's along with his brother, Greg. I will keep the family in my prayers especially at this time of year.

Worked with Pat many years at NTF. Always a good technician and Shift Leader. Sorry to hear of his passing.

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My mom "Marla" loved seeing her cousins and Patrick was a great representation of why she enjoyed those visits so much. His friendly smile and conversation always welcomed you into his presence. Our family is always with us in our hearts and memories. God Bless to the Family, James

My condolences to you and your family. 🙏🏿

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