Patrick Arnold Corcoran

Patrick Arnold Corcoran

March 15, 1937 – February 9, 2026

Patrick Corcoran was born on March 15, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He died on February 9, 2026, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carol (nee Willard), daughter Pam Messer, son Sean Corcoran, granddaughter Katherine (Justin) Ennis, his sister Margaret Olson, brothers John Corcoran, Joey (Kathy) Corcoran, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Al and Evelyn Corcoran, sister Barbara Davidson and brothers Al and Mike.

Pat graduated from Roosevelt High School (1955) and St. Olaf College (1959) He and Carol were married in 1963 at Calvary Lutheran Church where the were members for 63 years. Pat served on the church council, the board of deacons, and was a lector and assisting minister.

Pat worked for 3M Company until 1966 when he bought Into Color Arts, a screen-printing company in Racine, Wisconsin. He was the owner and Chairman of the Board when he retired in 2004.

Pat was an avid fisherman, snowmobiler, and gardener. He enjoyed meeting people, entertaining friends and family and was always willing to help others.

He and Carol enjoyed traveling with their scree-printing association friends to many countries in Europe, and had close friendships with couples in Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Germany and Norway.

Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin from 9:30 AM -11:30 AM. Service at 11:30 AM, with a luncheon and fellowship to follow on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

A special thank you to the staff at Presbyterian Homes-Towner-Crest and Brighton Hospice Care.

Memorials can be sent to Calvary Lutheran Church for the seminary. https://www.calvarylc.com/

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