Patricia Lynn Hauser
Patricia Lynn Hauser, 83, of Burton, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Jan. 30, 1942, in Middlefield, she was the daughter of the late William and Isabel (nee Woodworth) Parker.
Patricia, known affectionately as Pat, graduated from Geneva High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Hiram College. After a brief stint as a home economics teacher, she was a wonderful (yet strict) stay-at-home mom for her two sons before finding a job at the Burton Public Library, which turned into a career that she dearly loved. She dedicated over 30 years of service to the library, where her love for books and community was evident every day. This is where she was able to meet and get to know many people from Burton and surrounding communities.
Pat was deeply involved in her community throughout her life. She very much believed in and was a supporter of 4-H and The Great Geauga County Fair for many years.
In her younger years, she worked at the 4-H extension office at the Burton Fairgrounds and through that job is where she met the love of her life, Charles J. Hauser. They shared 48 wonderful years of marriage before Charles’s passing in 2013.
With Pat’s background in home economics and sewing, she became 4-H sewing advisor, where she not only taught valuable skills but also served as a judge at many fairs. She also proudly held the best parking spot at The Great Geauga County Fair.
In her later years, she was an active member of the Burton Village Historical Review Board, involved with the yearly art show at the library and was a dedicated volunteer at Burton Century Village.
Pat was also a passionate reader (often reading 2-3 books at a time) and devoted herself to her cats. She had a special bond with them. There was only a brief time in her life she didn’t have a cat roaming around and she was known to take in a stray or two—one being by her side until the very end.
An avid traveler, Pat enjoyed her many trips throughout her life. Whether to Florida and Disney World, or her cherished (and sometimes journaled) memories of get-away weekends, weeks in Marblehead and trips to Mexico, or with countless cruises she took with friends later in life. She would recount all with fondness and much laughter.
Her talents in the home and kitchen were also well known by her family and friends, as she enjoyed hosting planned and impromptu get-togethers at her home and often touted, “If you leave here hungry, it’s your own fault.” Additionally, she was the de facto seamstress for anyone she knew that needed their clothes hemmed or fixed.
Patricia will be remembered for her honesty, generosity and unwavering devotion to her family, cats, friends and community. Her spiritual nature and love for life touched all who knew her.
She is survived by her beloved sons, Theron and Michael (Kim); grandchildren, Andrew, Brandon (Gabby), Madison, Marissa and Mikayla; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Hauser.
A Celebration of Life will be held on June 14, 2025, from 5-8 p.m., with a small service starting at 6 p.m., at 14416 Hickox St., Burton.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.slyffh.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Pat’s name to the Hospice of the Western Reserve or Burton Public Library.
