Patrick Emmett Regan Sr. passed away July 22, 2024, at his home with his family close by his side. Pat was born in Butte, MT to Emmett and Celestine (Caron) Regan, April 25, 1941.

Pat and Ellen Marie (Ellie) Arnescn married August 26, 1983, at the Immaculate Conception Church. Pat attended St. Mary's grade school and graduated from Boys Central High School in 1959. Pat worked for the Anaconda Co. for 21 years and for the Montana Department of Corrections in Deer Lodge for 22 years. Upon retirement, Pat was a school bus driver in Helena and Butte for 6 years.

Pat loved hunting with his brothers, son, and grandsons. He was an avid gardener, who could grow anything. He raised bees for many years, loved dancing with his wife, Ellie at the Elks Lodge and watching all cowboy movies. Pat was a lifelong member of St. Mary's and St. Patrick's Church.

Pat is survived by wife, Ellie of 41 years; son, Patrick E. Regan Jr. (Jami); daughters: Debbie Wandler (Frank) and Diane Regan (Tim); bonus children: Ben D. Ryan and Melanie M. Ryan; grandchildren: Zac Wandler, Latysha Pankratz, Michohn Lord, Kieyrah Varcoe, Jarick Regan, Natasha Cameron, John Paul Cameron, McKenzie Dorr, Shane Callahan, Jordon Ferguson, Olivia and Riley Schultz and Jaelen Wanagard; great-grandchildren: Hannah Jo and Thayne Pankratz; Bryclyn, Kinzley, and Liam Lord; Bryten, Kiegan, and Zaleigh Varcoe; Hudson and Arlo Regan; Cirilla Nadeau; Brody and Blake King. Pat is also survived by brothers: Dan, Jim (Doris) and Tom; sisters: Ellen Kearns, and Margie (Terry) Franklin; sisters and brothers-in-law: Dixie and Jack Mehrens, Rich and Patty Arneson, Roger Arneson, Mike and Judy Arneson, Sharon Arneson and Shirley Arneson, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Pat is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael Regan (Jenny); sisters and brothers-in-law: Marie (Mike Vye), Celine (Bob Byrnes), Fran (Bob Rader), Julie (Jim McGrath) and sister-in-law, Martha Regan; brothers and sisters-in law: Donny Arneson, Cliff Arneson, Rolly and Mary Arneson, Joan Arneson, Joyce and Hilbert Martzolf and June and Henry Hearting.

Pat's family would like to thank Dr. Paul Siddoway and Mikelyn of Mercury St. Medical, Wendy, Robin, Stacey, Arthur, Chris, and Charity of Senior Solutions for their tender care of Pat and his family and the Butte Fire Department for their "Life Program." God Bless the Firemen.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will follow at the Columbarium in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Butte Central Schools, Senior Solutions, or a charity of donor's choice.

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Published by The Montana Standard on Jul. 27, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Regan

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11 Entries

John Hastings

August 6, 2024

Pat Jr
Sorry for your loss
John Hastings

John & Sis Coates

July 31, 2024

So sorry for your loss, sending our condolences to all the family

Cathy West Trottier

July 28, 2024

Pat and Family, I´m sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Janice K. Muniz

July 27, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My love & prayers to Patrick ( Jami ) and all of the Regan Family. May his memories hold dear in your hearts. Rest in peace. ((((HUGS))))

Janice K. Muniz

Dave Sandoval

July 27, 2024

My deepest condolences to the Regan family and Ellie. I worked with Pat at MSP for awhile and traveled with him in a carpool to Deer Lodge. I enjoyed Pat very much and his perspective and stories in life. I haven't seen in years but his memory will live in my heart and mind.

Pat mulcahy

July 26, 2024

Very sorry to hear about Pats passing prayers to his family. Worked with Pat at MSP for many years he will be missed by a lot He was a great person.

Leonard Hoar

July 26, 2024

First off , our condolences to Pats FAMILIES. We are all certain Pat will always be missed. Hopefully Pat ,s laughing and having a Miller Lite just as I last visited with Pat ! Pat was certainly the LEADING voice of Reason at MSP, much to the consternation of those whom differed with Pat's PERFECT IRISH reasoning. Pat ,you were and continue to be loved by ONE AND ALL.....

Phyllis and Chuck Timtinger

July 25, 2024

Pat was a great person to work with in Helena when he was a bus driver for Laidlaw. His energy was addicting and appreciated. Chuck and I speak of him often. Chuck loved working with Pat. We dedicate the emergency turn around past the Gate of the Mountains as thr Regan turn around. Love and will miss him

Pat Kunkel

July 25, 2024

Dan, Ellen, Margie, Jim, Tom.
I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was always so kind and friendly whenever I would see him. Always had fun reminiscing about the old neighborhood. Always have such fond memories of the neighborhood and the Regan's.
Pat (Sheehan) Kunkel

Jim Salmonsen

July 24, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing! I worked with Pat for many years in the Warehouse at MSP. He was like a second father to me! I am very thankful I was able to sit with him and visit 2 weeks ago! Kim and I are saying prayers for strength for Pat’s family!

Becky Mattila

July 24, 2024

Pat, Jami, Jarick, Janelle and family,
I´m so sorry to hear about your Dad and Grampa my thoughts and prayers are with all of you

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