Sr. Emeric Bauch, O.P.

Footville, Wisconsin

Sister Emeric Bauch, OP, died September 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Manor in Footville, Wisconsin. She had a natural burial on September 28 at Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. Her funeral liturgy and remembering service will be at St. Elizabeth Manor, October 2 at 10:00 a.m.

Margaret Mary Bauch was born May 12, 1927, to Frank and Dorothy (Sadinka) Bauch. There were 17 children. Margaret Mary was the youngest. She had 13 brothers: Frank, Joe, Henry, James, Leo, Bernard, John, Edward, Vincent, Patrick, Clem, Michael and Philip. She had three sisters: Emelie, Francis and Mary. All are now with the communion of saints.

Sister Emeric is survived by her beloved Sinsinawa Dominican family, nieces, nephews and her many friends.

She was professed as a Dominican in 1950. For the next 73 years, she was a gentle, warm, faithful and loving presence to all. She served the congregation in culinary arts in Sinsinawa; Milwaukee; Faribault, MN; Cheyenne, WY; River Forest, IL; Omaha; Madison, WI; Chicago; and Dubuque, IA. She served in this capacity from 1950-1968. Sr. Emeric received a degree as a licensed practical nurse in 1979. She spent the next 27 years contributing her gifts in health care in Columbia, SC. She retired to Atlanta, then Sinsinawa and St. Elizabeth.

Emeric, well, well done. Your delight in life will continue to be felt in the universe of goodness and joy.