Bloomington, Minnesota – Patrick Gissel, 51, formerly of Racine, Wisconsin unexpectedly passed away on November 21, 2015 while on interim work assignment in Block Island, Rhode Island. He was born in Racine on October 31, 1964, and was a graduate of St Catherine’s High School and attended University of Wisconsin-Parkside. He was a master painting specialist working in commercial, industrial and residential markets, and earned many trade certificates from the International Painters Union in Connecticut and Minnesota. He achieved the highest award of Boy Scouts of America, that of Eagle Scout. Patrick enjoyed his church, Redeeming Love, as well as fishing, hunting, snow skiing, and sailing with family and friends. He was a huge fan of NASCAR, Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers.
Patrick was preceded in death by his mother, Alice (nee: Krizan) Gissel; and is survived by his son Drew Gissel of Sturtevant; his father, Clarence Gissel of Mt Vernon, Washington; his sister, Nancy (Tobin) Findley of Mt Vernon, Washington; his three brothers, Don Gissel of Atlanta, Georgia, Jim (Melody) Gissel of Woodbury, Minnesota and Jeffrey Gissel of Tomah, Wisconsin.
Patrick is lovingly remembered by his nephews, Brad and Todd Gissel of Atlanta, Georgia, Matthew (Rubylee) Findley and Stephen Findley of Marysville, Washington; his niece, Lauren Gissel of Atlanta, Georgia; his grand-niece, Hannah Findley, and his grand-nephew, Ryan Findley both of Marysville, Washington.
The visitation will be held at Calvary Memorial Church, 4001 Washington Ave, on November 30, 2015 at 10 a.m. and celebration of life service at 12:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia.
Memorial donations may be made to Patrick’s house of worship, “Redeeming Love Church” of Minnesota for their service and ministry to adults and teens struggling with drug and alcohol addiction to help them gain hope, healing, and freedom in their lives.
Evie Schliestett says
Don & family – So very sorry to hear of your brother Patrick’s passing. May you feel comfort from God, family and friends during this time of grief and loss. Much love, Evie
Garry Johnson says
My deepest sympathies to your family.
Nancy (Gissel) Findley says
You will forever be missed. I love you little brother…Your loving sister Nancy
Thomas, Ann & Family Steberl says
There is no hurting, no suffering, and no pain in Heaven. While we grieve Patrick’s physical loss, please be comforted by the fact that Patrick is in a far better place now.”