Eileen Marie Bauer Rigard, age 91, of Elco Glen and formerly of Rightmeyer Street, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at the Elk County Regional Health Center. She was born on June 12, 1922 in Saint Marys, the daughter of the late Joseph and Regina Mattmiller Bauer.
On June 27, 1942 in the Saint Marys Church she married Cletus J. Rigard who preceded her in death on October 19, 1982.
She was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Saint Marys Area Schools. She was employed by Ace Vending and Elite Metals.
She is survived by three daughters: Mary Jo Gutowski (David) of Kersey; Bernadette Estus of Saint Marys and Jane Lenze of Aurora, Colorado. Also surviving is a son, Richard F. Rigard (Karen) of Bozeman, Montana and formerly of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Two brothers also survive: Ken (Shirley) Bauer of Saint Marys and Paul (Eleanor) Bauer of Saint Marys. One brother, Francis “Butch” Bauer, preceded her in death.
She is also survived by eleven grandchildren: Sharon Barbazzeni, Dean Gutowski, Pamela Smith, David M. Gutowski, Lindie Gnan, Brian Estus, Janel Roback, Kelly Schulz, Christopher Lenze, Ryan Rigard and Garrett Rigard. Also surviving are sixteen great-grandchildren: Adam, Joel, Andrew, Marcy, Alex, Allison, Luke, Taylor, Johnathan, Tommy, Jenna, Christopher, Joshua, Matthew, Carlli and the most recent great-grandaughter, Lydia Eileen.
She was a member of the Saint Mary’s Church. She had catered special functions and made wedding cakes. She was also an avid bingo player and enjoyed her trips to the casino. She especially enjoyed being with her family and was a very giving person.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Saint Mary’s Church on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM with Father Thomas More, OSB, Pastor, as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Saint Mary’s Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Monday evening from 6 until 8 PM.
Memorial donations can be made to the Saint Mary’s Church, 325 Church Street, Saint Marys, PA 15857 or to a favorite charity.