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John graduated from Mt. Vernon High School, Class of 1988. He was a longtime farmer, dedicated livestock auctioneer and livestock trader. He owned and operated Pate Livestock alongside his 3 boys, Cody, Collin and Curtis and his late father.
He was an active member of the Mt. Vernon Conservation Club, Posey County Fair Association, 4-H Council and the Lynn Township Board of Trustees. John was a proud supporter of the Posey County 4-H and the Posey County Fair Association, as well as the Mt. Vernon FFA. He valued his community and gave back by conducting charitable auctions for organizations such as the Posey County 4-H Livestock Auction, Posey D.U., NWTF, the Savah Bean Supper, and several others.
John was known for his sense of humor and willingness to help anyone. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, brother, uncle, and a loyal friend to many.
He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Todd A. Pate; and grandparents, Victor and Laura Dick and Mel and Nancy Pate.
He is survived by his wife & bestfriend of 30 years, Dana Pate; and their sons, Cody Pate, Collin Pate and Curtis Pate (Autumn Oehlstrom) all of New Harmony; mother, Patricia Beckgerd (Dick) of Evansville; sisters, Jenny Weilbrenner (Alex) of Mt. Vernon and Jody Danhauer (Jim) of Wadesville; brothers-in-law, Robert Huntsman, Donald Huntsman (Brooke), Russell Huntsman (Lacey), Andrew Huntsman (Amanda); mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dianne Kite (Dan) and Ronald Huntsman (Shirley); nieces and nephews, Ellie (Brayden), Emma Ann, Clay, Austin, Jesse, Blake, Haylee, Kane, Jacob and Lexi; Dana's grandmother, Mary Cashion; as well as many close friends.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, June 12, 2025 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 421 Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, IN with Fr. James Sauer and Fr. Darnis officiating. Burial to be held at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 and from 10:00 am until 11:00 am service time at the church on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Vernon FFA Chapter, C/O Alicia Schmidt 700 Harriett St., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 or to the Posey County Fair Association, P.O. Box 150, Mt, Vernon, IN 47620.
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Kay Johnson
June 11, 2025
Pat, I am so sorry, love, hugs & prayers.
Debbie and Rick Blackburn
June 10, 2025
To all the family, John was like our son, we knew his family for for 45+ years. He use to watch our daughter Amber when we lived next door. Rick had just talked to him 2 days before. It was a great shock to us both. He always did our Tractor Club Christmas auction and played Santa for the kids at the dinner. He will be missed by us and all who knew him. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Amber Blackburn
June 8, 2025
John was like family to me and he gave me the greatest nickname, "Goob". I´ll always remember the times I spent on the Pate farm growing up and the way the John, Jenny and Jody treated me like family even though I was younger. He was a great man and I know he will be missed dearly. My condolences to the friends and family.
Chad Truax
June 8, 2025
So sorry to hear this, John was a friend of mine for over 30 years, I met him with his Dad at Rockville livestock, he's sure gonna be missed.
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