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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Richard Longseth
July 13, 2018
Remembering old times and all the new things and fun in youth. Pat is always included in these memories. We spent many times together and even lived together for a brief time. He had a heart of gold and I still have his obituary clipping from the newspaper. Those were challenging times and Pat was taken from us too soon. I think of him often.
kristi theis
February 12, 2007
I just recently heard of the bad news and i want you to know you will be missed, im so sorry we didnt hang out alot over the years but we sure had fun in high school when we did you always kept me laughing and you are a great person ill remeber you always god bless you and your family.
Karissa Pomerleau
August 2, 2006
My prayers are with you.
Arlene Boll
May 30, 2006
To the Ball family,
I recently heard of Patrick's untimely death. I am very sorry for your loss. I didn't know Patrick as well as I knew his brothers. I taught reading at St. Raphael's School and remember all the Ball boys. You are in my prayers. Blessings, Mrs. Boll
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Christopher Sorenson
May 5, 2006
I will never forget Pat, he was a great human being and everyone who knew him loved him. I am sorry to hear of your loss, and he will be sorely missed
John Knight
May 2, 2006
Mike & Judy
I was deeply saddened by the news of your son. What I have read about him is very easy for me to understand. Call me when you can, I have some ideas.
Jarrod Baker
May 1, 2006
Since I heard of Pat's passing I have been remembering all the good times we had growing up. Although I haven't seen him in years I still feel a great loss. I will always remember him for the great friend and good person that he was.
Trina Jogunoori
April 27, 2006
Sarah was right it has been a long time since grade school, God bless your family you will all be in our prayers.
Sarah
April 27, 2006
Time goes by very quickly, and it has been many years since grade school since I've known Pat. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. God bless you, Pat, and your family.
John Butler
April 25, 2006
Mike and Judy,
I cannot fathom the depth of your sorrow. My thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
Shane Rooney
April 24, 2006
Pat you will be missed by all.
Just seen you a couple of months ago. Will miss you man!
Cya on the other side.
-Shane
Adam Sisneros
April 24, 2006
I am extremely saddened to here of this loss. I first met Pat in the 6th grade at Oak View Elementary School and I wish I could have known him better. Know that he will always be remembered.
Jason Rivall
April 23, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Thea Beahen
April 22, 2006
Pat was like my little brother,(even though he is older)to me.Ive held him in my heart for many years, and will continue to keep him there always.He is so very special to me! I will always pray for the Ball family.And know that time will ease your pain.
Rest In Peace Baby
Carlson, Bridget Christopherson, Lucas
April 22, 2006
Pat is held in our hearts forever, as he held us in his heart at all times. Proud to have been a part of his life. We will move on with the lessons he thought us sharing them with all.
Sarah Unke(Rivall)
April 21, 2006
Dear Pat's family & friends,
I am so sorry for your loss.I didn't know Pat very well,but the few times I was around him,he stood out to me because of how genuinely nice he was.You could just tell he had the biggest heart...may your memories of Pat comfort you in your time of need.God bless you all.
Brian Unke
April 21, 2006
I'm sorry to hear about Pat. He was a good friend to me in junior high and high school and I'll always have good memories of him. I wish the best to friends and family struggling with his loss.
Breena Lehan
April 21, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family, Pat was a great guy. My prayers are with you.
Someone Who's Thinking of You
April 21, 2006
To the Family of Pat Ball:
Know that there are people thinking about you and praying for you that you have never even met. May you eventually find peace and comfort during this trying time.
Karen McGaa
April 21, 2006
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I have so much fun memories of hanging out with Pat and his brothers when we were kids, especially at Wisconsin Dells. Pat was always nice and always looking for adventure. I feel so bad that he is gone and that his family is going through a lot of pain.
Miranda Kuschel
April 21, 2006
Pat-
It's not hard to remember the great things about you. You always provided me with hope that there was light! It's true we can never take 1 day of Life for granite. Rest now in peace. You are home!
James Wallace
April 21, 2006
I was fortunate to have met Pat, he was a good friend and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time.
Marlene Qualle
April 20, 2006
To the family of Patrick Ball,
I am terribly sorry for your loss.
Pat was a fine young man. My hope for each of you, is that your sharing of the happy times you all spent with Patrick and your wonderful memories of your son and brother, will help ease the pain during the times when you miss him the most.
You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessings.
Bill Princeton
April 20, 2006
Was always a real cool guy everytime he stopped in the store, always had some story about his weekend to make me smile. I will forsure miss that.
Ryan Goodsen
April 20, 2006
Pat was a great person, a great friend and He will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family his friends and He will forever be missed. GOD BLESS
Joel Johnson
April 20, 2006
Dear Ball family, Pat was, is, and always will be a great friend of mine, he always came over to my house with the most outgoing, caring, personality of anyone I ever met. He truely cared about his friends and he helped me in a way that I could hardly explain. My family and I are deeply saddened by this unfortunate passing. Pat if you can hear me I love you, I pray for your family and I will never forget you.
Dan and Mardee Dodge
April 20, 2006
We think of your family often and were so saddened to hear this news of Patrick. You are in our prayers.
Someone Who Cares
April 20, 2006
To the Family of Pat Ball:
I did not know you, nor did I ever know Pat, however, his death has affected me greatly. I know of Pat through friends. I have heard the struggles and mountains Pat strived to overcome. It is so unfortunate when someone who has worked so hard leaves us so quickly. He was way to young! Please know that even people you never even knew existed have been thinking of you and praying for you all week and will continue to do so.
Rebecca, Pat Huntington Learning Center Staff
April 20, 2006
We are shocked and saddened by the loss of your son, Pat. All the teachers and staff loved working with him, he was so motivated when he was here. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.....
Betty & Al Mayers
April 20, 2006
Mike, Judy, John and Mike, We were so sorry to hear the news of Pats passing, he was a great guy with a beautiful smile. He will be greatly missed, our hearts and prayers are with your family.
Joe and Carrie Plocharski
April 20, 2006
We love you and we're going to miss you so much. Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Krissi Clark
April 20, 2006
Mike, Judy and Family,
Pat will be missed greatly. He was not only my best friend, but also like a brother to me. My prayers go out to you, and Pat. Let me know if I can do anything.
Penni Starry
April 20, 2006
Mike & Judy~ I was sadden to hear what had happen and my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Pat was always someone that you could count on at any moment and has the biggest spot in my heart. I will never forget his smile or laugh. I will miss him and remember him always.
Maria Olson
April 20, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Pat was a great guy and will be missed very much. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jennifer Erickson
April 20, 2006
I will miss Pat so much. He was so much fun to be around, and I have a lot of fun memories with him. He did so many things to cheer me up when I was down.
Andrea Bjorklund
April 20, 2006
Judy, Mike, Johnny and Michael~
My thoughts, prayers and love goes out to you! Pat is going to be missed... God bless you all!!
Amy Enderlein (Gordon)
April 20, 2006
Mike, Judy, John and Michael,
Pat will always have a special place in my heart and there are so many memories I will cherish. All my love and sympathy to all of you.
Love,
Amy
Dustin Gervais
April 20, 2006
Weve been buddies for so long...I'm really going to miss you! My love is with you & your family...Rest In Peace.
Tom Herbert
April 20, 2006
I cant beleive your gone.. Thank you for being a good friend pat you touched alot of peoples lives. Your someone that will never be forgotten!! So untill we speak again keep all of us safe down here pat and say hi to everybody else we have lost through the years. Love ya, Tom
Margi Workman
April 20, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was a great person, and a wonderful friend who will be deeply missed by all.
Peter Curtin
April 20, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Amy Harrington
April 20, 2006
I am very sorry for your loss Pat was a really great guy and he will be missed by many people!
Melissa Moos
April 20, 2006
I was deeply saddened to hear of Pat's passing. I truly admired Pat!! He accomplished so much in the past few years!! He was a great friend and an inspiration to many!! He was the heart and soul of "The Crew", he was the link that connected us as we began to grow apart. Pat will be missed,and forever in our hearts!!
Rosa Figueroa
April 20, 2006
Pat, you are a friend that will be missed- I'll never forget your smile and laugh and all of the great memories we have shared. God bless you!
The Baker Family
April 20, 2006
Dear Ball Family, Our hearts break for your loss. You have always been a warm and loving family and we so appreciate all the kindness and generosity you have shown us all the years our boys have been friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With Love,
Liz Lambrecht
April 20, 2006
Dear Mike, Judy and Family,
Although you do not know me, I have known Pat for many years. Pat is a carbon-copy of my son, Nolan. Pat knew this and always made a special point of spending time with me if I was around. He knew he gave me a lot of comfort and I will never forget that. I will remember Pat as having the face of an angel and a smile like the sun. There are some people who are just too beautiful and gentle for the harshness of this world and I think Pat is one of them. Take care, you are in my prayers.
Judy Frost
April 20, 2006
Mike,Judy,John and Mike, Mere words can not express the sorrow that I felt when I read about Patrick.We didn't get to know Pat, but we always enjoyed the years of hockey with John and Mike. We hope that you all find comfort in your memories of Pat. Our hearts ache for you. God bless, Judy, Craig, Matt and Adam Frost
Ned Wippermann
April 20, 2006
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathies to your family. I knew Pat from 10th grade at Osseo Senior High.
Tom Huston
April 20, 2006
Wow Pat this is crazy and really unexpected..
what can i say last time we talked you were all happy about becoming a electrican and getting a good job and now your gone..
This just isn't right..
Rest in peace bro..
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