Donald F. Patrick, age 83 of Geneva, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Saybrook Landing. Born March 13, 1933 in Geneva, he was the son of the late Louis and Louise (Gruber) Patrick. He married Helen Bielech in Geneva on November 26, 1994
A 1951 Graduate of Geneva High School he was a member of the 1950 State basketball team. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Don coached youth football and softball and was also a football and basketball referee. He worked for many years at Lawless Container and was a former member of Geneva Jaycee’s and Geneva Athletic Boosters. Don also enjoyed camping and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is Survived by his sons: Don Patrick of Madison, Daniel Patrick of Mentor; daughter: Terry Patrick of Joplin, MO; step daughters: Kelly (Justin) Kalina of Chesapeake, VA, Kristi (Michael) Blood of Ashtabula; step son: Chip (Crystal) Wludyga of Woodstock, GA, many grandchildren; sisters: Pat (Bill) Graves, and Sharon (Phil) Berrian. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; son, Scott; his parents, and sister, Betty Green.
Friends will be received: 5-8pm on Friday, May 20, 2016 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva, Ohio. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the funeral home. Rev. Kenneth Roberts will officiate the service. Final resting place will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Geneva
The family suggests contributions be made in Don’s name to Tridia Hospice of Ashtabula, 1933 State Route 45, Austinburg, OH 44010