Patrick R. O'Hare 1931-2012

OHARE OHERN HUEWE

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/27/2012 at 18:42:29

Sioux City Journal
January 23, 2012

SIOUX CITY -- Patrick R. O'Hare, 80, of Sioux City died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at his residence.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael Catholic Church in Sioux City, with the Revs. Jerome Cosgrove and Timothy Hogan as Concelebrants. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, with military graveside services conducted by the U.S. Air Force. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., with a rosary recited by the Third Degree Knights of Columbus, followed by a chalice service by the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and a vigil service at 7 p.m., all at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Condolences may be sent online to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Pat was born Feb. 6, 1931, in Palmer, Neb., the son of William and Patricia (O'Hern) O'Hare. He grew up in the Palmer, Neb., area and graduated from Palmer High School. Pat attended a trade school in Omaha for two years and studied electronics. He then served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict.

Pat married Grace Huewe on April 29, 1961, in Omaha. Last year, they happily celebrated their 50th anniversary together with their immediate family. Pat was an electronic technician for the Bureau of Reclamation under the Department of the Interior. He worked for the Western Area Power Administration for over 40 years.

He was a longtime member of St. Michael Catholic Church and was very active in the operations of the church, parish center and school facilities. Pat served as church director for many years, working closely with the parish priests. Over the years, he became extremely knowledgeable of the overall operations of the church and was willing to give of himself on a daily basis for its betterment. He was unofficially known as "Mr. Fix-it" by members of the parish. After retirement, Pat volunteered most of his time to St. Michael's. Being assigned the project coordinator of the building of the parish center, Pat devoted long hours to its successful completion. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.

Pat was also a member of the Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. His good nature and pleasant smile were such a blessing to everyone who knew him and even those who just met him in passing. Pat was a loving husband and father who enjoyed traveling with his family and hunting as a young man. He was an avid Nebraska fan and attended football games in Lincoln over the years to cheer on his beloved Huskers.

Survivors include his wife, Grace of Sioux City; a son, Mike O'Hare and Laura Guay of Washington, D.C.; a daughter, Tess Jensen and her husband, Scott of Ankeny, Iowa; two sisters, Theresa Sis and her husband, Joe of Lincoln, Neb., and Mary O'Hare of Grand Island, Neb.; and two grandchildren, Mason and Mya Jensen.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Gerald, Bernard, William and Joseph.

Pallbearers will be Donnis Rogers, Tim Timmins, Tom West, Larry Barkley, Ed Barkley and Tim Swedean. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Lawler, John Jarman, Lauren Lagan, Leo Foxhoven and Larry Sitzman.