Patrick D. Byrne
December 04, 1941 - December 01, 2014
Obituary
Byrne, Patrick D.
BLOOMING GROVE–Patrick D. Byrne, age 72, passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Dec. 4, 1941, in Wausau, the son of Robert and Alice (Michaelis) Byrne. He was united in marriage to the former Gayle Davis on April 30, 1966. Patrick was a member of the Air National Guard for 26 years, retiring as a Major. He worked for the Wisconsin State Patrol for 31 years before his retirement in 1995 as a Sergeant. Patrick had many interests but particularly enjoyed old muscle cars and street rods, country music, guitars, guns, trap shooting and hunting. The thing he enjoyed most though was simply being a dad. Patrick is survived by his daughter, Lisa Marie Byrne (James Libby) of Stoughton; son, Matthew (Ashley) Byrne of McFarland; grandson, Michael Patrick Byrne of McFarland; and sister, Kathleen (Dayle) Geroski of Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle; and, his parents and parents-in-law; Robert and Margaret Davis. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 1 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014. Inurnment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery with a luncheon following at BYRNE’S MCFARLAND TAVERN. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday with a rosary recited at 12:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or the Dane County Humane Society. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to Terri, Lisa and Sharon for the special care and devotion they showed to Pat in his later years. “Godspeed Dad, we love you. Say hi to Mom for us.” Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Mon Dec 8, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Memorial Gathering
Mon Dec 8, 2014 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Dave & Amy Jo Eser
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Dear Lisa, Matt & Family,
Our hearts go out to you as you mourn the loss of your beloved Dad. We have many wonderful memories of your Mom & Dad and of your family and hope it is the happy memories that you have of your Dad that will help carry you through this most difficult time. Find comfort in knowing that many others are thinking of you and praying for you and that at some moment in time, peace will eventually overcome the pain in your hearts.
With love and sympathy,
Dave & Amy Jo Esser
MJ
MICHAEL JENNINGS
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TO PAT'S FAMILY. MY CONDOLENCE TO YOU ALL . I WORKED WITH PAT FOR OVER 30 YEARS AS A STATE TROOPER. I WAS ALSO WITH HIM IN THE AIR GUARD FROM '65 TO '71. FOR A TIME WE WERE IN THE SAME WSP TROOP TOGETHER . AT SOME OF OUR TROOP PICNICS I RECALL PAT PLAYING THE GUITAR ALONG WITH SKIP SCHWARTZ ON HIS ACCORDIAN. THOSE WERE SOME GOOD TIMES. I T WAS GOOD TO SEE AND TALK TO HIM AT SOME OF OUR RETIREE BREAKFASTS WHEN HE COULD MAKE THEM. WE WILL MISS HIM. MICHAEL AND JUDY JENNINGS
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Jeff Jansen
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Pat was my Coach in 1969 while experiencing my first three weeks of OJT with a seasoned Trooper. I'll never forget his 3 speed shifting skills. A long term comradre, teacher, and forever held in esteem. I thank you for your life instilling lessons that kept me safe then and now. My heartfelt condolences to his Family, God Speed Trooper Pat Byrne.
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Bob Michaelis
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Dear Lisa, Matthew and Family. We wish it was possible to be there as you mourn the loss of your father. I think about the Sundays we spent together as children. Memories of those family times are very special to me. Distance has limited the number of times we have seen each other over the last half century. I am sorry we did not get to see each other more often. Bob and Jean Michaelis, Hanlontown Iowa
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Lori Phillips
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Deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori & John Phillips
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Amie and Gregg Pittman
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Dear Lisa and Matthew,
We are sad to learn of the death of your Dad. Losing a parent is such a hard thing and I wish you the comfort of family and friends around you. Lisa, I recall some 'witty' comments that your Dad made when we were in college. He was quite a character! He will live in your heart forever. You have our deepest sympathy.
Amie and Gregg