Patrick Ryan Steichen Whaley, age 39, died August 6, 2021 in Red Oak, OK. He was born September 10, 1981 in Minneapolis, MN to Robin Steichen & Darrell Whaley. Patrick is survived by his parents; brothers, Jason (Krystal) Whaley, and Nicholas Steichen; cousin, Shada Steichen; nephews, Christopher, Caleb, Tatum & Tavin; nieces, Pashense, Trynadie, Chabraya, and Tinley; several cousins, aunts and uncles and friends. He was preceded in death by cousins, Anthony & Brian; Aunt Lori; and his grandparents.
Patrick was a 2000 graduate of LeFlore High School. He attended CASC, studying pre-law, and received EMT certification. He worked as an EMT in LeFlore, Latimer, and Haskell counties for 15 years, had a mechanic business, and was a volunteer rural fireman. Patrick was a member of Salonia Free Will Baptist Church. Pat was “the guy who could build or fix anything”, an all-around mechanic, carpenter, techie; a real McGyver.
Services will be private. Patrick’s family asks that you plant a tree in his memory.
My deepest condolences to your family I loved pat very much he was a very good friend and I considered him family I could just sit and talk to him for hours he was mr fix it in my book and was always there for me when I needed him/needed help with my vehicle even a few things on my house as me and pat know my husband isn't no mechanic I will definitely miss my friend and our talks like I always said I love you. You was my Lifesaver Thank you for everything and always taking care of me I miss you pat
ReplyDeleteLisa Tomlin
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September 2, 2021