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N. Patrick Ising

FUNERAL HOME

Ratterman Embry-Bosse Funeral Home - Louisville

2723 Preston Highway

Louisville, Kentucky

N. Ising Obituary

ISING, N. PATRICK 76, of Louisville, died Wednesday, January 11, 2006. He was a milkman for 21 years for the old Ehrler's Dairy, an employee of Smith's Transfer for 16 years and finished his work career as an employee of the old Our Mother of Sorrows School. He was a member of Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church and the St. Joseph's Neighborhood Association. He operated Pat's Foot Longs for 38 years at the KY State Fair; was the founder of the Our Mother of Sorrows St. Patrick's Day Parade and was the 2005 Schnitzelburg #1 Citizen. He was a loving husband and father who loved his community and his community loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty J. Pontrich Ising; a grandson, Andrew Ising; a son-in-law, Joe Smith; and his brother, Bill Ising. He is survived by his children, Dianne Smith, Denise Sadler (Roger), Mike Ising, Chris Ising (Ann), Scott Ising (Ann) and Brian Ising (Nathalie); grandchildren, Tara, Chellie, Katie, Maggie, Noah, Conner and Alex Ising, Aaron and Roger Sadler Jr., and Sunny and Clay Smith; sisters, Mary Jane Schaaf and Kathleen Burch; and a loving friend, Joyce Hogan. His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 760 Eastern Parkway, with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. Saturday and 1-9 p.m. Sunday at Embry-Bosse Funeral Home, 2723 Preston Highway.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Jan. 13, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for N. Ising

25 Entries

Mary Woods

January 19, 2006

Diane, I am so sorry for your loss, your in my thoughts and prayers. Its so hard to lose someone you love so much. I know your Dad will be missed. You take care.

Jane Schaaf

January 17, 2006

Brother Pat,

I will miss your phone calls. Maybe you can call me "long distance" from Heaven. I love you!

Sister Jane

K'S

January 16, 2006

To pats close friends and relitives he was a very well known man and a loyal friend he was always smiling and always happy everytime we saw him he was fun and had a great personality. to Joyce please know that we love you and we will help you cope with your loss no matter what it may take.

love, steve,michele&Stacy

Mary Chocolate (Carmel) Daugherty

January 16, 2006

Dearest Dianne, Denise, Mike, Chris, Scott and Brian, I am so sorry. Your Father and entire family are such a tremendous part of my childhood. I will love and cherish the memories always. You must be so proud of your Dad's most generous life. God Bless each of you!

Susan Keeling

January 16, 2006

Denise Sadler is my friend and the one thing I've always known about her is what a wonderful person she is. There is no one more caring and genuine than she. It's no wonder she is like she is when you know of her parents and family. Her fathers legacy will continue to live through her and her family and we are all blessed because of it. May God help all of them get through this and may their spirits be lifted by the love and prayers of all the lives this wonderful family has touched.

Tony Lindauer

January 15, 2006

God bless the Ising family. It was an honor to serve with the Ancient Order of Hibernians in prayer at the funeral home. May Patrick rest in peace and may his memory rest warmly in our hearts forever. Tony Lindauer, Sentinel, Ancient Order of Hibernians

Bob & Barbara O'Bryan

January 15, 2006

To Denise, Chris and the whole Ising family, we are so sorry for your loss. He was the best milkman that we ever had! What a fine person he was and loved by so many.

Harry and Barbara Holt

January 14, 2006

Diane, Scott, Noah, Sonny, Clay and all the Ising family. We remember the stories you told of your Dad and the fair. Our loss that we never got the chance to meet him, but we are grateful to know the children and grand-children he left behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dana Priddy

January 14, 2006

Dianne and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We have heard so many wonderful things about your father/grandfather. We know that Betty, Joe, Andrew and Pat are all together happily and in peace. They will watch over each of you and help you through this difficult time. Please know that we are praying for you all and will continue our prayers that you will find peace on this earth. May God Bless you all. The Priddy Family

Tina Sohl (Elder)

January 13, 2006

To a very special milkman. What a wonderful loving man who took the time out to draw a very funny picture for two pesky little girls on his milk route. When he came through the door with the milk, my little sister and I would beg him to draw "chief booger nose"!

I'll bet he dreaded coming sometimes! But he always had a ready smile. I am so saddened by your loss, but also know we are only passing through to our real home and someday God willing, be reunited as the family we are. Thank you God for loaning to us your beautiful adopted son, Pat, our beloved milkman.

In Christ, Tina

Sissy

January 13, 2006

Ising Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of Mr.Ising.He sounds like he was as "Wonderful" as Andrew.Maybe,he felt that Andrew needed some guidance & someone Andrew admired very much,& looked up to him.To lead him on & to let go,that everything is going to be alright.He will always be a part of his "Family" here on earth,& now with his family up in heaven,with GOD,Andrew,Betty,Joe,& Bill.God Bless & all of you are in our "Thoughts & Prayers" Keep the Faith.Don't give up,it will get better

Maggie Ising

January 13, 2006

Not only was grandpa #1 Schnitzelburg citizen, he was #1 grandpa. Loved by many, missed by many. The parades must go on, along with the hot dog stand. Grandpa lives on in our hearts.We love him and miss him

Barbara O'Mary

January 13, 2006

To Pat's children. I will be out of town but will be thinking of you. Sad but sweet knowing that Pat and Andrew are together.

Kristen Stephens

January 13, 2006

Diane, We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kristen, Todd, & Aiden

Maggie Stapp

January 13, 2006

Maggie, I know you don't like for people to ask you if you're ok, but know that they only ask you because they carea about you and are worried about you. I hope you know that we are all praying for you and your family.

Margaret and Joe Hornback

January 13, 2006

Diane, and all family, there's not enough words to say. We're just so sorry for your loss. Our love.

Barbara Stonebraker

January 13, 2006

My heart is breaking. We are all grieving the loss of our #1 citizen and parishioner.

Mary Beth (Doug) Walter (Diebold)

January 13, 2006

Having know Pat since the 3rd grade, I feel as though I've lost a life-long friend. So many will miss him.

J. Hanrahan

January 13, 2006

Deepest sympathy on the death of a loving and giving man. He will certainly be missed,not just by his family, but by the whole community. We pray that he will continue to watch over all of us. JWH, MHC, MBG, MJH

Daryl and Pam Benzel

January 13, 2006

This is such a huge, unexpected, unfair loss at such a tragic time in all of our lives. Pat will be missed by so many people in our community. He has touched so many lives with his deep compassion for people. The only comfort that we can find in this is that Andrew is not alone and Pat is not alone. They join Betty and Joe and I know that they are all watching over their loved ones here. Please accept our greatest sympathy. We love you all and pray for you daily.

Joe Germain

January 13, 2006

Pat was a truley special person. He was respected and loved by everyone he came in contact with. Our community has lost a beloved friend. May he rest in God's loving peace.

Bernard C. & Juanita R. Hughes

January 13, 2006

Dianne and children, we are saddened to learn of your latest loss. You and yours are in our prayers.

Julie Zoeller

January 13, 2006

I am so saddened by your loss. Pat was and will continue to be a great influence on us all. He left us so many memories to cherish and live on. God bless all of you during this most difficult time.

Chellie Ising

January 13, 2006

Grandpa i know you can see this right now and i want you to know how much i love you and miss you already! watch over us and keep us safe!just know how much we are going to miss you

Carol and Brian Neeley

January 12, 2006

We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Pat. I am still in shock! Uncle Pat was one in a million! He was always so full of life,and loved everyone as everyone loved him. We will really miss him!

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