Ray B. Patrick, 83, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, October 20th, 2005, at Hospitality Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Born on June 4, 1922, in Trevor, WI, he was the son of the late G. Byron and Mildred (Fernald) Patrick. He was raised in Salem, graduated from Antioch High School and then moved to Kenosha in 1946. He was enlisted on October 15, 1942, in the Army Air Corp with Squadron A 1379th. He achieved the rank of Sergeant and then was honorably discharged on December 20, 1945. On November 3, 1945, he married Georgia Vander Zee in Aurora, IL. She preceded him in death on October 15, 1986. He was employed as a mechanic at various places, including a Ford dealership, Speedway Transport, and lastly at F. Landon Cartage, retiring in 1978. He enjoyed woodworking, cabinet making, hunting, and baseball. He was a charter member of the Kenosha Band Boosters. He is survived by his two sons, Michael (Susan) Patrick of Burlington and Tom Patrick of Kenosha; a grandson, Milton (Lottie) Patrick; and two great-granddaughters, Alayna and Asia. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Patrick. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 24th, at 11:00 am at Proko Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of the service at Proko Funeral Home.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Arlene Schmidt Runkel
Hello Michael and Susan.....I grew up next door to your father in Salem...we had the John Deere store...I remember your Mom and Dad's visits to "Aunt Mildred and Uncle Byron"...I always remember how very beautiful and glamorous your mother, Georgia,was....I married Roger Runkel 42 years ago and we farm in Wheatland....SE corner of JB and W..I grew up playing with Daniel and Coleen...Danny and I would make beet green salads in his tree house and then go around selling them to the neighbors....I bet I played with you also, when you visited Grandma and Grandpa....I have some items that Muriel brought me from Ireland, that Coleen might treasure...Do you know where she is...You have my hugs and prayers...My father passed away at 93....great life, but still my father...so I miss him...Arlene Runkel