Patrick A. Hendrick

Patrick A. Hendrick obituary, Bay City, MI

Patrick A. Hendrick

Patrick Hendrick Obituary

Visit the Gephart Funeral Home - Bay City website to view the full obituary.

Pat passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Bay Shores Nursing Center at the age of 58. He was born on February 1, 1967 to Patrick and Marie (Kernstock) Hendrick in Bay City, Michigan. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust. He loved to farm, it was his passion. He worked at Wieland Truck and Trailer as a heavy-duty diesel mechanic for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was very hardworking and stubborn, but he had a very good heart and was always so generous and willing to help others.

Pat is survived by his two daughters, Lydia (Zach) Bradley and Lillian Hendrick; mother, Marie Hendrick; brother, Roger (Lynn) Hendrick; sister, Lynn (Dale) Jezowski; nephews, Adam, Matthew and Isaac; niece, Leah; godmother, Hilda Dijak; special friend, Edward Wolcott; mother of his children, Khristina Hendrick and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Patrick Hendrick; brother, Raymond Hendrick and close friend, Brian Jeske.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff at Bay Shores Nursing Center for all their care and comfort they have shown to them throughout this difficult time.

Memorial Service for Pat will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust with inurnment to follow at St. Paul Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Dennis Matyas. The family will be present to receive visitors at the Church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust.

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