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1940
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2025
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Patrick Crosby Obituary
January 13, 1940 - December 18, 2025
Patrick Crosby, 85 of Columbia, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Columbia Post Acute.
Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Bellevue Cemetery in Bellevue, NE. Life Celebration services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday April 17, 2026 at the Eagles Club in York, NE.
Patrick was born on January 13, 1940, in Beatrice, NE the son of Ralph Emerson and Martha (Wollney) Crosby. Patrick married Betty Harrison on July 24, 1996, and she preceded him in death on April 6, 2022.
Patrick is survived by his children, Pamela J. Downing (Tom) of Columbia, Michael D. Crosby of Columbia, Pamela J. Pfeffer of York, NE, Catherine A. Piper (Tim) of York, NE, John J. Pfeffer, II (Angie) of Gulf Port, MS, Julie Liesveld (Clark) of Holland, NE, Nicole L. Ackerman, (Jason) of York, NE, Doug Todd (Alissa) of York, NE; daughter-in-law, Pamela Sapp; grandchildren, Mitch, Brooke, Nichole and Chauncey; six great-grandchildren, many step-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren.
Along with his wife, Betty, Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Robert Crosby, Jerry Crosby, Barbara Tapee, and Marilyn Roberts.
Patrick was a history buff, studying history and visiting museums. He enjoyed dancing, drawing, and was an avid reader.
Patrick liked to go fishing and watch sporting events.
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Marlene mailahn chirnside
December 31, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.may God bless your friends and family during this Time of sorrow
Sue Elet
December 21, 2025
My Dearest Uncle Pat. I kept trying to call you on the morning you passed away. I was devastated to hear you were gone. Being my mom's (Marilyns) little brother we got to know you all our lives.you were always laughing or had us laughing so hard when you were around, then throw in Aunt Barbara and Uncle Bob and you guys would laugh all night. Mom loved you and was protective of you which filtered down to us neices and needs. It was mom's birthday in heaven when I tried to call and you passed. We all loved you so much and are so sad you are gone. The last of the Crosby siblings. Remember when you would drive to Springfield for a vacation and you stayed with us all the time? My boys would make you frosted mugs for your beer and they'd make sure you always had a cold one? I remember you loved that. You loved your entire family and so proud of your kids. You will be so missed at family get -togethers. You were such a fun person and a big loving bear. I still can't believe it. The Elet family will miss you terribly. Relation from your older sister (Marilyns) kids. Don't ever forget I made you and mom watch the movie Arachnophobia that was all about spiders which you and my mom were so scared of? Mom had a piece of thread and she would run it across your arms and legs when you weren't looking and you kept feeling like spiders were crawling all over you. We all laughter so hard when you finally figured it out. Those are times we will really miss you, the laughter and your love. Have a great family reunion in heaven Uncle Pat, you will be really missed. I love you.
Cindy McConnell
December 20, 2025
So many wonderful memories fill my heart with smiles, as I remember the friendship Mike and I shared with Pat and Betty. Whether it was planting trees, looking for drift wood or fishing, we always had a ton of laughs. I´ll never forget that laugh Pat had! RIP dear friend and give Betty a hug for me! Thank you for the wonderful memories
Jim Roberts
December 19, 2025
Uncle Pat was always everyone´s favorite uncle. Always teasing and laughing, God I´m going to miss that hearty laugh. We spoke by phone quite often and the recent years he endured his share of medical issues, but he was always upbeat. I´m sure he is laughing that hearty laugh right now with my mom and his other siblings that preceded him. Rest in peace Uncle Pat. Love Jim, Lucy, Evan, Megan and Ethan.
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jim knothe
December 19, 2025
Pat hired me in june 1977 on the Norfolk construction crew,N.P.P.D. At first we did"nt see eye to eye. I am lucky he did not can me.Over the years we got to be the best of friends. I will miss him and our visits. God Bless him. Jim Knothe {wimpy}
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