Patrick Brian Wren

04/07/1949 - 08/16/2021 On Monday August 16 ,2021 beloved husband and brother Patrick Brian Wren was "handed off to the Lord" after a long and valiant fight against cancer. Pat was predeceased by his mother and father, Patsy and Ray, and leaves behind his loving wife of 49 years, Robin, and 4 brothers, Mike (Jo), Tony (Sandy). Chris (Lisa), and Terry (Kelli). He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grandnephews. Pat was born in Los Angeles on April 7, 1949 and grew up in Gardena where he attended Chapman Avenue Elementary, Peary Jr. High and Gardena High School (Class of 1967). He served honorably in the United States Air Force and returned home to help his family after the untimely death of his father Ray. Pat retired from Pacific Bell Telephone as a Supervisor after 27 years, and found another job that he loved with the Torrance Police Department where he served as the first Animal Control Officer for the city, and retired after 20 years as a Background Investigator. Pat also loved playing the drums starting in his early teens and played for 20 years with his "surf-rock" band the "Vipers". He always got the crowd excited when he played his solo on "Wipeout". Pat was a man of honor and integrity and had a wonderful sense of humor, and he will be greatly missedby his wife Robin, 4 brothers, their families, and all of his many friends. Services will be at Green Hills Memorial Park on Saturday August 28, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. in the Memorial Chapel with Graveside Service immediately following in the Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the USO Or the Gary Sinise Foundation.