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Pat Alexander
Pat Noel Alexander, 67, of Granite City, Ill., born Jan. 18, 1946, in Granite City, Ill., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at Kindred Hospital St. Louis, Mo.
Pat graduated from Granite City High School in 1964. He was the Proud Warrior mascot his senior year. He married Teresa York on Sept. 24, 1966, at Sacred Heart Church in Granite City, Ill. Pat volunteered to serve in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968. He served as a gunner on swift boat PCF 17 during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Vietnam service medal with two bronze stars along with various other commendations. Upon returning home he worked for 22 years for McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, Mo., as a draftsman and artist. He retired from Washington University Protective Services in January 2011. He was active in the community with the Boy Scouts of America where he was inducted into the Order of the Arrow, he was also a Granite City auxiliary police officer. Pat enjoyed the outdoors, cooking, Native American history, culture and attending Pow Wows. He was known for his unique sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Carolyn, nee Meyer, Alexander; and his brother-in-law, Charles Schubert.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 46 years, Teresa; his three daughters and a son-in-law, Carolyn, nee Alexander, Nelson, Angela (Scott), nee Alexander, Topal and Catherine Alexander all of Granite City, Ill.; three grandsons, Aaron Alexander, Dominik Topal and Joshua Nelson; sister, Alberta Schubert of Granite City, Ill.; nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations can be made to the charity of your choice, donations will be accepted at the funeral chapel. www.irwinchapel.com
Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Rd. Granite City, Ill.
Funeral: A private family interment will be held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Glen Carbon, Ill. Pat requested to be cremated.
IRWIN CHAPEL,
Granite City, Ill.
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pat was a good person . i enjoyed talking with him when we crossed paths . i met him in grade school . he will be missed b pascoe
February 22, 2013
Teresa, I'm so sorry for your loss. I did not know until last weekend that Pat was ill. Please know that you and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Stanek-Moeller
February 22, 2013
TERESA AND GIRLS,
MAY THE FORCE OF GOD BE WITH YOU.......
GOOD BYE UNCLE PAT
PHIL ODOM
February 22, 2013
SEMPER FI - FELLOW VETERAN
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
I wish to extend to members of your family my deepest
sympathy on their loss.
May the force of GOD be with them as they walk through
this difficult time.
May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort
them and give them strength.
On behalf of a grateful nation we leave our sympathy
and a small token of appreciation
for the honorable and faithful service rendered
by your loved one to our Country.
SEMPER FI
U. S. MARINE AND VIET NAM VET
PHIL ODOM
February 22, 2013
Pat was a very nice person....I remember many times we had good conversation when he would escort me to my car on evenings when I worked for Wash U. Rest in peace Pat
Sharon Brinker
February 21, 2013
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