Obituary
Patrick W. Devine
Patrick W. Devine, 70, of La Crosse, died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Bethany Riverside, La Crosse. He was born on April 10, 1947 in La Crosse to Fredrick and Elaine (Panke) Devine. He graduated from Logan High School, class of 1965. Pat had a passion for hunting, fishing, golfing, coaching softball, and grilling out with family and friends. He was an avid Green Bay Packer’s fan. His declining health prevented him from enjoying his hobbies for many years but he still enjoyed telling his stories to anyone who would listen. The majority of his career was working as a Quality Control Inspector at Machine Products in La Crosse for over 25 years.
He is survived by his two daughters, Tracie (Chris) Hibler of Milwaukee, WI and Jodie (Charles) Fitzgerald of Greenville, WI; 4 grandchildren, Ethan, Carter, Emalie and Isabella (Izzy); two sisters, Noreen (Le Roy) Carlson of La Crosse and Ann (Bill) Dunn of La Crosse; four brothers, Richard Devine of La Crosse, John (Linda) Devine of La Crosse, Donald (Cindy) Devine of Onalaska, Bob (Carol) Devine of Rockford, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one Godson, Nicholas Devine; two sisters, Joanne Sagen and Mary Rudie; and two brothers, Frank Devine and Edward Devine.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 12 from 1:00-4:00 at Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason St. Onalaska. Monsignor Steven Kachel will officiate a prayer service at 3:00. We will be honoring one of Dad’s few requests by concluding with his farewell party at the Onalaska American Legion to celebrate his life.
The entire family would like to offer a “Thank You” to the compassionate staff at the Bethany Riverside, La Crosse and Hearten House III, Holmen.
Dad you are now finally free to be you again. Spread your wings and hunt, fish, and golf with the angels. We love and miss you.
To view Patrick’s memorial video, please use the link below.
https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/WRHSRKJYM7XC42C8
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Devine Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and we send our love. Pat was a dear friend to Gary and to the family and he will be dearly missed. Our love to Don and Cindy we know how much love and commitment you had for Pat.
So sorry for your loss! Hugs to all of you!
I went all thrpugh St James and Logan with your Dad and always considered him a dear friend. Im so sorry for his health in declining years and your loss. Your Aunt Mary and Uncle Don were also peeps…such a fine family, the Devines. They filled up a pew every Sunday at St James like we Lees did. Im so sad about this news.
Tracie and Jodie,
I’m so sorry to hear that you lost your dad. I hope you are comforted by fond memories. I haven’t seen your dad since 1985 so that’s how I remember him, young and full of energy. Peace to you and your family.
Ellen (Jambois) Lapinski
Our sympathy to the family. We went to school with Pat. One of the nicest guy we knew. He was a friend and will be missed. he is free now to do what ever he wants and we will someday see each other again.
My wife Phyllis and I send our most sincere condolences to the entire family. I met Pat at Logan and we became friends almost instantly. I would walk past the house & meet him daily and continue on to school together. The longer we knew each other the closer we became. We shared so many memories together and every time we met we always shared some of our stories and had so many good laughs. I will always remember how he bonded immediately with Phyllis the first time they met. She became his “married girlfriend” and he enjoyed dancing with her so much he would always watch for us when there would be any music. Having known almost all of the family I know how close you all were. I know I will always cherish the time I had with Pat and will remember him always.
On behalf of the La Crosse Alumni Association we would like to extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you and yours on the passing of a former Ranger. Please be assured that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and sympathy to the Devine family. Pat will be missed.
I had a few conversations with Pat and I considered him very intelligent, kind and caring. He was one of a few who called me David. Quite a guy.