Saturday, August 28, 2021

Patrick Steichen Whaley


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.

 

 

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  1. 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
    Lisa Tomlin
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    September 2, 2021

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