Patrick Joseph McAndrews, born April 2nd, 1944, passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 25th, 2026. Pat was an adventurer, a veteran, a father, a brother, a son, a husband, and grandfather.

Pat served our country honorably from 1963-1965 in the United States Army, and 1965-1969 in the Army Reserves.

Pat’s love for adventure was contagious. Whether that meant parachuting out of airplanes in the service, riding his bike for long miles, hunting deer in the woods on his property, paddling down any rapids on any river, hiking the bluffs of the Driftless region, tapping maple trees around his property to make maple syrup, tending to his bees and making honey, or cooking up some marshmallows over a fire, Pat was the guy to go outside with.

Pat was also an invested community member, helping his friend Roger Meyer and the Friends of Houston Nature Center by building the Treehouse Playhouse, overlooks and wood walkways, the bridge that accommodates ATV’s, as well as benches around the trees for everyone who visited the Houston Nature Center. If you couldn’t find him there, he would be at the International Owl Center, riding the trails around the Root River, or anywhere throughout the tri counties, or sitting on his porch listening to the birds.

Most distinctively to his family, Pat’s drive to show up for his people was insurmountable. Whether that meant caring for his late wife, Carla, for every stage of their life together, or being at every single sporting event for his kids and granddaughters. Pat was always there. If it was snowing or pouring rain, he was on the sidelines of the soccer field, bundled up and ready to go.

Undoubtedly, every individual who had the privilege of knowing this man has incredible stories from him or about him. He had a big heart, wild spirit, and unmatched sense of humor. His presence will be missed, but the memories will forever be in our hearts and minds. We will be hosting a celebration of life at the cabin. Please join us in celebrating Pat’s life on November 21st at 10824 State Hwy 76, Caledonia Minnesota from 11am – 2pm with 1pm for spoken word.

Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family during this difficult time.