Obituary for Earl Everitt Patrick

Earl Everitt Patrick, 86 , of Elkader, IA passed away Tuesday March 6, 2012 at the Elkader Care Center. A wake will be held at Peace United Church of Christ, Elkader, Iowa on Friday March 9, 2012 at 9:00 am to 11:00 am , followed by Celebration Of Life service at 11:00. Earl is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen Patrick, and two sons: Edmund (Melissa) Patrick and Harlan (Joyce) Patrick both of Elkader. Earl was preceded in death by his parents and a son Gary Earl Patrick. Earl was born December 18, 1925 to Rodger Everett and Hazel Alice (Whitcher) Patrick in Auburn, Ia. He was a WW2 veteran of the Army. He married his wife Helen Lucille (Lauer) Patrick on July 25, 1948 at the Bethel Presbyterian Church in West Union, IA. For 39 years, Earl owned and operated Patrick''s Tavern and Café. He was a member of the Elkader Fire Dept. for 28 years an also a member of Elkader Development Committee. He enjoyed playing cards, bowling, fishing & hunting game & mushrooms with family and friends.