Patrick R. “Pat” Wagner, age 66 of Clinton, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his home. In following Pat’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 17th at St. Irenaeus Calvary Cemetery. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Pat was born in Clinton on September 9, 1957, the son of Vernon and Veronica (Fishburn) Wagner. He married Susan Bennett on October 9, 2015 in Clinton. Pat had been employed as a machine operator at ALCOA. He enjoyed music and fishing.
Pat is survived by his wife Susan; 2 children, Justin (Maranda) Wagner of Oroville, WA and Jessica Newkirk of DeWitt; 3 grandchildren, Patrick, Cecelia, and Rylee; 3 step-children; 7 step-grandchildren; a brother, Mike Wagner of Hannibal, MO and a sister, Kathy (Bob) Simpson of Cordova, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
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I’m one of Patrick’s cousins.
I have known Patrick at 2 different times in my life… once as a young kid and once as an adult. When we were young, he was a pesky like little brother bothering Kathleen and I.
In our minds, we were so mature that the idea of having to watch him was such a pain to 2 13 year old world-wise older sisters. Why couldn’t he be more like Mike, who didn’t want anything to do with us? We certainly didn’t want to be responsible for keeping an eye on him. Little did we realize he didn’t want to be anywhere near us. But Aunt Bones thought that was the way it should be, so that was the way it was. Later in life, he didn’t need to be around anyone. He figured himself out long before the rest of us did. He found his way to music. While Kathleen & I were swept up in the whole British Invasion, Pat was developing his own personality and musical style. As a teen, he never was a follower & marched to his own beat. In his music, he found his identity and never diverted from it. He was very close to my brother Ken my cousin Paul and they shared many good times together.
As generally happens when we get older, he became more of a friend. We still didn’t see him often when we visited with Uncle Vern & Aunt Bones, but when we did, it was on equal footing. Once we were all sitting around the kitchen table having a few drinks when all of a sudden Mike walked in. Patrick had called him to ask if he would drive him home because he didn’t want to drive after he had 2 beers. I didn’t know most of the details of his personal life at this point, but I was always happy to see him.
At one point, before Aunt Bones & Uncle Vern went to the nursing home, he moved back home to help take care of them.
We reconnected when Uncle Vern died. Patrick came to see us at our hotel and told us all about Susan. I remember him saying, “She gets me, she understand my music”. I know she became the most important person in his life. I thought that she had a calming effect on him. He didn’t seem as restless and appeared more at ease.
A few years back, he & Susan came to our annual Christmas Brunch. We always have a Santa that comes to pass out gifts to everyone. That year it was Patrick. He enjoyed himself so much and really made a great Santa.
He became very close to Bob & Kathy and one of his favorite things was fishing off their pier. He was very proud of his children & grandchildren. We always got updates on how they were all doing.
He & Susan came into Chicago last November & before he left he asked my to make him a stained glass shamrock. I had a beveled Celtic knot in my studio and I showed it to him so he could see the kind of glass I would use. He rolled up his sleeve to show me his shamrock tattoo & told me, “This is what a shamrock looks like”. I looked at him & said, “Patrick, I have been Irish for 72 years, I’m pretty sure I know what a shamrock looks like.” I am happy to say that I delivered it to him in December.
In summing him up, to me Patrick was a good person who was occasionally crabby, regularly sarcastic & gave really good hugs. I will miss him, and I’m so happy we developed an adult friendship.
I extend my most Solemn Greetings from Louisiana to Pat’s family, friends, and musical fans. Although we were never in a band together, due to work schedules and life in general absorbing our time, Pat and I held the highest accord for our musical interests as allied musicians. He was very passionate about his guitar work, especially on the bass, when we first got to know each other. He always was on the look-out for the latest in musical equipment to improve his sound overall. Rest in Paradise my Brother! We’ll have a joyous reunion and jam in the future!
Pat was an old family friend. thinking of you all during this time . sorry for your loss
Pat is married to my Grandmother! I will miss him more than I can imagine I will cherish all the memories I had with him proud to call him my grandfather!
pat is my ex-brother in law. condolence to his family.
A wonderful cousin and friend, I will miss our friendly jokes we always hit each other with, he will always be in my heart RIP Pat,
LOVE YOU BROTHER !
Pat was my cousin, and while I have not seen him in quite a while, I send condolences to Pat’s family.
Sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I worked with him at Alcoa for a few years. He was one of the best co-workers I worked with. One of a kind.