Patrick Rothlauf
August 18, 2019
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Patrick Anton Rothlauf, 64, of Des Moines, died at 9:53 AM Sunday, August 18, 2019, at the Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.
Born December 8, 1954, in Burlington, IA, he was the son of Robert Anthony and Phyllis Marian Hagemeier Rothlauf. On August 8, 1992, he married Pam Mudd in Des Moines, IA.
Patrick worked as a programmer for The State of Iowa, Public Safety Division.
He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and attended St Louis University.
Patrick was very active with the Notre Dame Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts when he was younger. He really enjoyed woodworking and working with his tools on various yard work or engine projects. Patrick also enjoyed being outdoors, camping and taking road trips, especially through national parks. He was very caring and was a great care-taker to a lot of people in his neighborhood and in his life.
Survivors include his wife, Pam Rothlauf of Des Moines; two step-sons, Stephen (Caroline) Williams of Des Moines, Nathaniel (Lisa) Taylor of Tolleson, AZ; three grandchildren, Jazmine & Jaida Bell, and Caelan Williams; mother, Phyllis Marian Rothlauf of Des Moines, formerly of Burlington; two sister-in-laws, Kathy (Robert) Loper of Richland, WA, Christine Rothlauf of Des Moines; three nephews, Brandon Rothlauf and Adam Suter both of Des Moines. Shane Loper of Richland, WA; One Niece Jenny Buchanan of Richland, WA; and two great-nieces.
He is preceded in death by his father, and two brothers, Mike Rothlauf and Robert Loper.
Visitation will be held in Des Moines at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, August 22, 2019.
Family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home in Burlington, IA.
The funeral service for Mr. Rothlauf will be 1:00 PM Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. The family has requested casual dress for the services.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Burlington Area Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America-Troop 3.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Patrick's obituary at www.prughthielencares.com
Shane Loper
08/21/2019
My memories of Uncle Pat are from childhood when our families visited. Because of the distance between Iowa and Washington state we didn't see each other very often but when I think of Pat now I remember a huge bear of a man with a warm heart. Over the last few years we communicated over Facebook where his posts were always something that made me smile as we shared the exact same view points.
I wish I would have met him one last time.
My thoughts and condolences are with Pam and family.
Shane
John M. Egan
08/20/2019
This Sunday Pat & I would have known each other 46 years from being roommates at St. Louis Univ. I remember the good times we had & he inviting me to visit Burlington. Rest in peace, Pat, as I pray for you & your family.
Cynthia Rife
08/19/2019
I'm happy to have been a co-grandparent with Pat! His biggest smiles were when the Grands were in sight! He really lit up for them!
I'm going to miss trying to understand and then laughing at his unique since of humor.
Although, I wish it had been longer I Love that we are all family. Along with Pat, Pam and Stephen, you have been a joyful (No word good enough) addition to our clan!
Sherrie VanSickle
08/19/2019
Pat was a very kind hearted. While delivering mail in the area. He would always make it a point to say hello and ask how I was doing. And a thanks from him and Pam!