Donald E “Pat” Patrick 1936-2023

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Donald E “Pat” Patrick, 87, of Greencastle, PA, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at Quincy Village. 

Donald E “Pat” Patrick
Donald E “Pat” Patrick

Born April 16, 1936 in Sturgis, KY, he was a son of the late Oral and Emma Patrick. 

Pat graduated from high school in Kentucky and served honorably with the US Army.  He was employed for more than 40 years as an electrician at Landis Tool Company in Waynesboro, retiring in 2001. 

Pat was a member of Grace United Church of Christ in Greencastle were he and his wife served as Elders.  Together they enjoyed community plays and concerts, cruises, and traveling. He also liked woodworking.

He is survived by his wife, Carolle Goetz Patrick, whom he married January 17, 1969; two brothers; his niece, Kim Goetz; great-nephews Nicholas, Matthew, and Andrew Potter, and his beloved dog, Sheba.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Cedar Hill Cemetery.  Rev. Mark Ruzicka will officiate. 

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, 5051 Letterkenny Road West, Chambersburg, PA 17201.

Arrangements are entrusted to Harold M. Zimmerman Funeral Home.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donald E. “Pat” Patrick, please visit the floral store.


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