"Our thoughts and prayers are.with you at this time. Pat was a shining star that will be greatly missed. His sense of humor and good natured teasing will always be fondly remembered growing up as neighbors. Prayers to your family and may your memories bring you peace in the days to come."
In loving memory of
Patrick Brown
August 26, 1936 - February 22, 2021
Patrick J. Brown, 84, of Lewiston, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Pat was born August 26, 1936 in Grand Forks, ND
He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1955. Following graduation Pat worked for Camera Art in Lewiston. Later he moved to Minneapolis and worked as a photographer. In 1957 Pat and Teresa Degnan were married. They lived in Minneapolis for two years before returning to Lewiston, later making their home on a farm near Bethany. He then continued to work for Camera Art, until 1964, when he began working for IBM in Rochester. Where he worked until his retirement. Following retirement, Pat assisted with cross country and track for Lewiston-Altura-Rushford-Peterson. He was an avid runner and ran in 72 marathons, including the Boston Marathon, as well as many ½ marathons. Pat served on the Fools Five race committee for many years. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Lewiston.
Pat was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife Teresa; daughters, Deb (Tom) Goss, Michele Klein and Melissa Lewis, sons Doug Brown and Dan Brown, grandchildren; Wade (Siri), Bridget (Chad), Kyle, Brady, Mariah, Austin, Kiley and Sam, six great-grandchildren; Payten, Emma, Aspyn, Stella, Gage and Brooklyn and in-laws, Bob ( Marsha) Degnan and Sue Brown.
A Funeral mass for Pat will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with the Reverend Will Thompson officiating. Burial in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church will be in the spring. A visitation will be from 9:30 - 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Please share a memory of Pat and view his video tribute, when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Fools Five.
Tributes
"Teresa and family, we remember Pat as an energetic and dedicated IBMer, where I worked with him as a Tool and Die Maker, and he continued to be a success. Proud to have known him, and we remember his unique sense of humor! Gene and Marilyn Treder"
"My condolences to Teresa, family and friends. Pat wasn\'t just an avid runner, which is an understatement, but avid at life and helping the youth. Could only imagine the lives he impacted, including mine. Gave me advice 13 years ago in running my marathon. He was the first one I called to tell him thanks. His devotion to his church and faith is also admirable. A great mentor. Thank you Pat. Your in good hands...Bruce Klein"
"Dear Teresa and family.......My deepest sympathy tp you all....I will miss his smiling face from church handing out bulletins with a smile and good morning Maggie have a great day......You have so many memories in these pictures...Losing the ones we love is so hard.....Hugs and prayers to you all.....Love Margaret Beech..."
"Hugs all around. Sorry for the loss of your most favorite person in the world. We liked him too and will miss his arm holding the collection plate along with the smile. Sorry we can\'t be with you at this time. Love You, Gene and Judy Thesing"
"As Pat lived with our family for several years and we both worked at IBM many years ,I knew Pat as a hard working honorable, decent man. Rest in peace Pat, and peace be with you Teresa and family. Leo Loftus"
"Teresa and family, Our sincere sympathy, with thoughts and prayers for Pat and your family. Our love, Tom and Olivia Heim"
"Monday I lost a best friend and brother. I have known Pat since I was 7 or 8 when he came to live with our family as a hired hand. He stayed with us until he graduated from high school, we grew up together and we stayed good friends ever since. He will be missed. My sympathy and prayers go out to Teresa and family for the loss of Pat my friend."
"Our sincere sympathy to all of Pat\'s family. A fine man who was a true gentleman. Laurie Clobes"
"I have so many memories of Coach and Grandpa Pat from cross country, track, and family. He always took extra time to drive us during practices. I will never forget the many figures eights he could complete around the Winona Lakes. It was a wonderful reunion to finally run one of his many marathons with him in the Twin Cities. He will be greatly missed!"
"We are so sorry to hear of Pat?s passing. Pat was a wonderful man who loved his family very much. I had the pleasure of coaching with Pat in Cross Country and Track and Field at Lewiston-Altra High School for many years. He volunteered many hours working with and coaching many athletes. I also worked with Pat on the Fools Five Committee for many years. He had a dry sense of humor that would always make you laugh. He started running late in life but he loved every minute of it. I Thank Pat for all his years of volunteering! Our thoughts and prayers are with Theresa and their family at this difficult time. RIP Pat."