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A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (6400 Spring Street) with Fr. Thomas Vathappallil, MCBS officiating. Military honors and a memorial reception will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 5:00-7:00 pm and in the church on Tuesday from 10-11 am. Private interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
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In memory of Pat, memorials to “Vietnam Veterans Chapter 767” of Racine and Kenosha have been suggested.
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Mount Pleasant, WI – Patrick “Pat” H. Conley, a man loved for his kindness, generosity, and playful sarcasm, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 following a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Pat, age 74, was born in Eau Claire, WI on March 15, 1949 to the late Marcella (nee: Bahr) Conley and Robert Conley. The family came to Racine when Pat was 13 years old. He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1967. Pat faithfully served our country as a SP5 with the US Army in the Vietnam War.
On September 6, 2003 at DeKoven Chapel, Pat was united in marriage with LuAnn (nee: Terry). Pat built a successful career as a valve engineer and retired from Alfa Laval in 2011.
Pat proudly served as Rally Director for the Racine Area Soap Box Derby for several years, and he and his daughter Amanda built Soap Box Derby cars together that they enjoyed racing all over the country. Pat was a lifelong racing fan, with a particular penchant for NASCAR. He was also an avid bowler and golfer for many years, and a member of the Racine Optimist Club.
Pat was a dedicated camping, boating, and fishing enthusiast. He and his wife LuAnn enjoyed camping cross country in their fifth wheel touring national parks and monuments. He also loved spending time at their mobile home at Evergreen Campsites and Resort in Wild Rose, Wisconsin, and is remembered fondly by family as a top-notch pontoon boat captain and fishing instructor. Above all, Pat leaves behind a legacy as a caring and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Pat belonged to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.
Surviving are his loving wife, LuAnn; daughters, Amanda (Missy Wright) Conley, Gaya (Andy Sonnichsen) Glassen, Brianna (Keith) Johnson and Marisa Lock; grandchildren, Jaden, Mikenna (Em Wallander) and Ryannah Glassen; Darien and Piercen Pulliam; Camron (Reeham), Ethan (Audrey Daigneault) and Kolden (Jaellah Jones) Johnson; sisters, Joan Schrader-Rosenquist and Joyce (Earl) Anderson; brother, Mike (Mary) Conley; sisters-in-law, Michele (Paul) Schmidt, Jeanne Pelz and Neal Pelz, and Rhonda (Thomas) Kramer; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention all by name.
In addition to his parents, Pat was preceded in death by his son-in-law, James Glassen; brothers-in-law, Allen Sandberg and Charles Rosenquist; LuAnn’s parents, Wally & Marge Terry; and brother and sister-in-law Edward and Barbara Terry.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (6400 Spring Street) with Fr. Thomas Vathappallil, MCBS officiating. Military honors and a memorial reception will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 5:00-7:00 pm and in the church on Tuesday from 10-11 am. Private interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In memory of Pat, memorials to “Vietnam Veterans Chapter 767” of Racine and Kenosha have been suggested.
A heartfelt note of thanks to the wonderful nursing staff at the Grace Clinic Froedtert Hospital – Drexel Campus for the compassionate care and support given in Pat’s time of need. May God bless all of you!
Joan Schrader-Rosenquist says
Rest in peace my dear brother. You were a wonderful man, a great husband, brother, father and grandfather. You will be terribly missed by everyone. I love you.
Your sister Joan.
Amysue Schaut says
My heart is with the family. I met Pat several times thriugh is nephew Edward Terry and his family at special occasions. He was a very nice person and he will missed , but never forgotten. R.I.P
eloisa m. says
I am so sad to hear of his passing. Even though we met through unfortunate circumstances, I looked forward to seeing you every week. It was always a pleasure talking to you. You will be missed.
Debbie and Rick Schenkenberg says
To the family of Pat: so very sorry for your loss. Especially Mike and Joan.
Paul M. Pruessing says
Pat, Thanks for your friendship, advice, and especially dedication to Soap Box over the years. you had favorable impact on countless children and families. May you rest in God’s broad arms.
Linda Hirthe says
Pat was a wonderful man and it was a pleasure to take care of him at Drexel’ s cancer center. He always brought a smile to the staff when he was there. Prayers to his family and may he rest in peace.
Brett and Debbie McDonald says
Rest in peace, thanks for the introduction into Soap Box, we have many memories of fun times. prayers to your family.
Jay Butler says
LuAnn and family, you have my deepest sympathy regarding Pat, he was a great guy and will be extremely missed. Take care of yourselves during this sad time. Jay Butler.
Karen Dudley says
My condolences to Luann and the entire family. Many happy memories of the Terry family picnics with Pat and family.
Bob Krencisz says
Pat was a good man. He left a lasting impression on our Soap Box Derby family. He will be missed. May you Rest In Peace
ElizaBeth Kimball says
We are so sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of soap box derby races with Pat and Amanda. They were a couple of the first people that we met when Alicia started racing. Pat had a quick wit and great sense of humor and Amanda took Alicia under her wing. We always looked forward to seeing them at the races.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
ElizaBeth, Alicia and James Kimball