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Patrick Gillespie Obituary

Gillespie, Patrick A. Age 33 years, of West Bend, passed away Sat., April 7, 2012. Born on July 31, 1978, to Linda Martin (nee Hopper) in Milwaukee. He married Marlene (nee Norton) on Oct. 9, 2004, in England. Patrick was a SSGT in the U.S. Air Force from June 26, 1996 to Nov. 21, 2003, serving 2 tours of duty overseas. He worked at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Hospital in Milwaukee and enjoyed English football, Indi 500 racing, baseball and was a big fan of the New Orleans Saints. He loved his children dearly and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survived by his wife Marlene, children Callum Patrick and Hadleigh Sofia, mother Linda (step father Jeff) Martin, brothers Joshua and Christopher, uncles Tom (Vicki) Hopper, Paul (Herman) Hopper, grandmother Lois Martin, mother-in-law Lioba Norton, brother-in-law Barry Norton, other relatives and best mates. Preceded in death by his grandparents Tom (Ruth) Hopper. A Funeral Service at 8PM on Fri., April 13, at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel of West Bend. Visitation at the funeral home on Fri., April 13, from 4PM until time of service (8PM). Additional Memorial Service with Military Honors at 7PM on Fri., April 27, at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel of West Bend. Visitation at the funeral home on Fri., April 27, from 4PM until time of service (7PM). Memorials appreciated to his children. The Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family (262) 338-2050 www.phillipfuneralhome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 11, 2012.

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Kim Elflain

April 7, 2025

Miss you Patrick, it's been 13years since you left our sights but never out hearts xx

JUDITH REED

April 5, 2021

Rest in peace Dear PATRICK.

Andrew Gillespie

January 15, 2020

I miss you so bad.
-Andrew Gillespie your son here in Philippines

Theresa Barnes

April 23, 2012

Linda and family,
Such sadness for you all. Please know that you are all held up in prayer. May God bless your every move. Peace and love to you.

With my deepest sympathy

James & Theresa Flegel

April 19, 2012

Pat, you will be truly missed by everyone. You are a great friend and irreplaceable! Our hearts goes out to Marlene, Callum, Hadleigh, Jeff and Linda and all the rest of your relatives. You are truly at peace now with the Lord.
James & Theresa

April 16, 2012

Linda,
My heart goes out to your entire family at this most difficult of times. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in happy memories and shared love.
Cheryl Moseley

Belinda Clements

April 15, 2012

God Bless you Pat it was our pleasure to have known you. Rest in Peace x Shaun,Belinda,Kieran & Darcie

Candyce & John Schomisch

April 13, 2012

Linda,
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God Bless and keep you and your family during this difficult time.

April 13, 2012

Our Prayers are with you and your family.

God Bless you,

Lori Lepak

April 13, 2012

Linda (and family), I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine your sorrow and my heart goes out to you. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Terri and Dave Grinker

April 13, 2012

Dear Linda, family and friends,
We are unable to find the words to express how saddened we are by the loss of your Patrick. Please know that our prayers have been and will continue to be with all of you. Our sympathies.....hugs to you all.

Mary Beth Smith

April 12, 2012

Linda, Just heard the news and my heart is with you. How devastating. You raised a fine young man. I will keep you and his family in my prayers.

Tim Herrick

April 12, 2012

Pat, You left us too soon. It's not going to be the same without you. We all know how much you love Marlene and your children. I only hope that we can help ease their sadness by honoring your memory.

Dawn

April 12, 2012

Dear Linda and family, I am truely sorry for your loss. I understand the pain you are going through after such a sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers of comfort will be with you.
Dawn

Irene Borenstein

April 12, 2012

Dearest Linda and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there's anything you need, I'm here for you.

Jean Kindness

April 12, 2012

To Linda and her family. I am so sorry for your loss. Words can't express what you must be going through. Thinking of you.
Jean

Linda Martin

April 12, 2012

To Patrick, my son I will always love you and you will forever be in my heart. Love mom

Heather Sielen-Kalivoda

April 12, 2012

My sympathy to Linda and family. You are in my prayers.

Barb Kierzek

April 12, 2012

My heartfelt sympathy to the family of Patrick. Although it has been a long time since I've seen you, I still hold the memories of the fun we had when you were young very near to my heart. Linda,Paul and Tom ~ You will be in my prayers.

Kim Elflain

April 12, 2012

Boy are we hurting "Mr DJ Gillespie" This is the name Peter, Billy and Bobby gave you. We all loved you Patrick and always will. You was like one of our own, a "Son to be very proud of". We feel very honoured to have been a part of your life and are going to miss you more than anyone will know. Rest peacefully sweetheart until we meet again, love Peter, Kim and family xx

April 12, 2012

Rest in Peace Dear Patrick. Too Soon. xoxoxoxoxo

Adrienne and your Cleopatra float

April 11, 2012

Our deepest condolences to Linda Martin and her family during this time.

Arthur and Lori McCauley Jr.

April 11, 2012

We are at a loss for words over your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. Sincerely, Arthur and Lori McCauley Jr.

Terri Nolan-Hauck

April 11, 2012

Sending hugs to my coworker Linda and her entire family during this challenging time.

Adele

April 11, 2012

Your many friends and co-workers at the VA already miss you Pat!

Blessings to your family... so sorry for your loss.

Christine Van Riper

April 11, 2012

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Wendy Mermolia

April 11, 2012

Pat you are a great friend, you always could make me smile and laugh, even on those days I couldn't find a reason. I will always remember you, your smile and your heart. p.s. now you can eat all the candy you want.
God Bless you Pat. You will be missed forever.

April 11, 2012

Linda, you were always so proud of Patrick and talked at work so highly of Patrick that we all felt we knew him personally. My heart and prayers go out to you, your family and his family.
With Sympathy,
Lynn Derrick

David Hill

April 11, 2012

Pat, it was a pleasure knowing you. Learning that you passed hit home. You were always so cool and helpful whenever I needed something, that made you a great co-worker. May God bless you and your family in this most trying time.
R.I.P.

Linda&Dennis Miller

April 11, 2012

Pat, you were and always will be in our hearts and and now our prayers. Marlene, you and your children will be in our prayers too.

Kim Brizendine

April 11, 2012

May you find strength and comfort through the love of friends, family, and God at this very difficult time. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Doreen and Jeff Scherbert

April 11, 2012

This young man Patrick is loved by so many. He was true, honest, a great husband, and daddy to Callum and Hadleigh Sophia. We will miss you Pat, and all the fun times we all shared together. God Bless you Marlene, Linda, Jeff and Family, Patrick can rest in peace knowing the babies will be loved so much by their fantastic Mum, Family and Friends. We love you.

Claire Seefeldt

April 11, 2012

Pat, I will miss your sense of humor, kindness and sensitivity. I still have a packet of fun dip that you gave to me in my desk. I hope you are eating as much fun dip and soda as you can now and making some sweet DJ mixes in heaven. I know you will be watching out for your family and guiding them through the ups and downs of life. We will all miss you so much and your memory will live on.

Susie Canady

April 11, 2012

Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time.

Marcia Hinton

April 11, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Byron Kluewer

April 11, 2012

My co-worker, my friend, my Air Force brother.. I will forever miss you.
You left behind a wonderful wife and two spectacular children. I will do my best to keep them in safe hands and healthy spirits.

Thank you for a great friendship. I hope you are at peace.

Always,

Timothy McCormick

April 11, 2012

Patrick was a good man and fellow VA employee and I will miss my interactions with him. He always had a smile on his face and was willing to help no matter what. God rest your soul my friend, and may you rest in peace with our Heavenly Father.

Karla Krohn

April 11, 2012

So sorry for your loss.I just new Patrick from riding the bus,but he was such a nice,pleasant guy...

Pat hard at work

Margaret Dowd

April 11, 2012

Christmas 2011

Margaret Dowd

April 11, 2012

Pat and Marlene

Margaret Dowd

April 11, 2012

Pat and Hadleigh

Margaret Dowd

April 11, 2012

Pat and friends

Margaret Dowd

April 11, 2012

Pat and Callum Halloween

Margaret Dowd

April 11, 2012

Marlene

Margaret Dowd

April 11, 2012

Daddy and Callum

Margaret Dowd

April 11, 2012

Pat at work work, VA Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Margaret Dowd

April 11, 2012

Paul Lundh

April 11, 2012

Rest in peace Patrick. You will be missed by many.

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