Patrick ""Pat"" Michael Lourigan
1943 - 2020
Patrick Lourigan, 77, died March 8, 2020, surrounded by love, at his home. Patrick was born on January 30, 1943 in Kenosha to Walter and Florence Lourigan. He married Nancy Betz in 1963, she preceded him in death in 1987. On Dec. 10, 1988, Patrick married Joyce (O'Connor), they recently celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary.
Patrick graduated from Mary D Bradford High School and Gateway Technical College where he received his degree and later became an instructor. Patrick worked at J.I. Case for 50 years as a Project Engineer, there he received 8 patents and was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. in 1981. For 5 years he was the Chairman of SAE Hydraulics and authored many major magazine articles. Patrick formally retired in 2001 but continued his career as a consultant. Over the next decade, Patrick, and his contagious laugh, travelled throughout North America, along with his wife Joyce. During their travels he loved to share stories and spared no expense. He was a "good boy", who always followed the rules and expected everyone else to as well.
Patrick was a prominent lifetime member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, holding many leadership positions. Amongst other contributions, he was the festival Chairman for 10 years and, of recent, proudly served as the liaison for the Latin American Community Center.
Patrick is survived by his wife Joyce, his sons, Thomas (Jinny) and Daniel (Deanna), and his daughters Kelly (Jeff) Parker and Colleen (Keith) Bavers. His stepchildren, Ed (Maria) Kutzke, Molly (Bryan) Aiello and Mark (Annette) Kutzke. His grandchildren Jake (Emily) Richards, Mike Lourigan, Nancy (Garrett) Pallesen, Carly (Jeff) Stelter, Ethan Lourigan, Blake Parker and Lily Lourigan, as well as 4 step-grandchildren, Andrea (Nick) Aiello, Sabrina (Nick) Aiello, Amanda (Steven) Marin and Alex Kutzke. Patrick is also survived by his great-grandchildren Skyler Pallesen and Kellin Pallesen and 1 step great-grandchild, Ellia Marin.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Florence, his brother Thomas Lourigan of Atlanta, GA and his sister MaryAnn Young. Also preceding him in death were his first wife Nancy (Betz) Lourigan, his stepson Paul Kutzke and his dear friend Jan.
Patrick's family would like to thank Hospice Alliance, family and friends, as well as his caregiver, Terry Knight, for the compassionate care they all showed him during his journey. A mass of celebration will be held on Saturday March 14th, at 11am at St. Mark Catholic Church (7117-14th Avenue). Visitation on Saturday at the church from 10am until the time of mass.
A private memorial will take place at a later date at All Saints Catholic Cemetery.
Cherie Krohn (Ketchum)
I'm so sad to hear of Pat's death. I remember him and Nancy going together in school. I'm glad that Pat found happiness again after Nancy's passing. Condolences to his family.
Jerry Hubbard
I went to KTI with Pat and we were in the first graduating class-always very helpful and and an excellent student-I did not know about all his accomplishments-He certainly was a great guy! Sincere condolences to his family.
John Sturino
So sorry to hear of Pat's passing. Were friends with Pat and Nancy since our teen years, so many memories.
Thomas Geary
Pat and I were study hall buddies at KHS. As is so often the case, we lost track of one another after graduation, but I remember him as a genuinely good guy whom I was always happy to see. My condolences go out to his loved ones.
Kenneth Unwin
I remember Pat when we marched with the Kingsmen Drum & Bugle Corps many years ago. We both played the bugle as I remember. We both had good "taste" because we both had the same girlfriend, at different times, and ironically her name was also Pat! I also worked at J.I Case for maybe 50 weeks, not 50 years like Pat.
Charles Limpert
My sympathy to his family. Glad I knew him. A good man.
Chuck Limpert
Carol Kramer (Miller)
Sorry to learn of Pat's passing. He will be missed by all.