Baehler, PatriciaPatricia "Ma" Baehler, 72, of Fond du Lac, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at her home.She was born on September 22, 1944, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of George and Estella (Kiersten) Kraus. Patricia was a 1962 graduate of L.P. Goodrich High School. She was employed by Agnesian Hospital and West Shore Group in the Housekeeping Department.Patricia was a member of Holy Family Parish, attended St. Joseph's and later Sacred Heart Parish. She was a member of the Gratitude Club and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by five children: Ann (Jeff) Bovee of Fond du Lac, Harley (Lori) Baehler of Fall River, Debbie (Dave) Hurley of St. Cloud, Cindy Zellmer (Duane Bradley) of Eldorado and Mike (Vicky) Baehler of Methuen, Massachusetts; six grandchildren: Justin Bovee, Allie Bovee (Tyler Lanaghan), Lauren (Tyler) Smith, Kendall Kaatz, Josh Zellmer and Austin Bradley; three sisters, Sandy (Robert) Stenz, Paula Kopischke and Susan (Carl) Toth all of Fond du Lac; a sister-in-law, Karen Kraus of Eldorado; a dear friend, Cindy B., other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robert Kraus and a brother-in-law, Bruce Kopischke.VISITATION: The family will greet relatives and friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2017, at Sacred Heart Parish, 232 South Peters Avenue, Fond du Lac until the time of service.SERVICE: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday at Sacred Heart Parish. Cremation will follow the traditional service.Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, www.kurkimachfuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420