Klamath Falls, Oregon, Oregon
Mar 15, 1947 – Aug 4, 2025 (Age 78)
James "Jim" Richard Patzke passed away August 4, 2025 at his home in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Jim was born to Albert Frank and Maxine Gilberta (St. John) Patzke in Corvallis, Oregon. Jim's family will be planning a private memorial service to be held at a later date. Please visit
Read MoreJim was a great man and a great coach. He always had a smile on his face when I'd talk to him. My prayers are with his family.
Josh McGinnis
August 19, 2025 | Family
So sorry to hear. Will keep the Patzle family in my prayers. I have good memories of Jim when I was a kid and I appreciated a tough coach, he taught me to play defense. May the Lord's peace be upon you all.
QUINN JACKSON
August 18, 2025 | Friend
We lost a terrific man in Jim Patzke. He was also one the all time great athletes from the state of Oregon.
Danny Miles
August 16, 2025 | Friend
Sempre Fi Marine. The best coach my son ever had. One heck of a man. Jim Williams.
Jim Williams.
August 12, 2025
The Patzke family is in our thoughts and prayers, so sorry for your loss. Jim was one of the finest people that I ever met. He was someone that I looked up to. Heck of a athlete also. Again, so sorry for your loss. Semper Fi
Gary Holloway
August 09, 2025
