Patrick Brian "Pat" Swenink

Patrick Brian "Pat" Swenink obituary, Williamsburg, IA

Patrick Brian "Pat" Swenink

Patrick Swenink Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clary Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC on Dec. 30, 2025.
Patrick "Pat" Brian Swenink, 62, of Williamsburg, Iowa, formally of Cazenovia, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1963, to Arthur and Kathleen (Pulvermacher) Swenink. Pat graduated from Ithaca High School and Tulsa Welding School. He worked at Seats, Grede Foundry, and later Kinze Manufacturing.

Pat enjoyed hunting whitetail, elk, mule deer, turkey, and coyote in Wisconsin, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, and Canada. He also enjoyed watching the Packers, Brewers, and car racing. He loved spending time with family and friends.

Pat is survived by his mother, Kathleen Swenink of Reedsburg; sisters Sue (Gordy) Rockweiler of La Valle, WI, Vicky Swenink of Sheboygan, WI; 9 nieces and nephews; 11 great nieces and nephews; 2 great-great nieces and nephews; many other relatives and friends.

Pat was preceded in death by his father, Arthur, brother Joe, and grandparents.

A celebration of Pat's life will be held Saturday, January 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center with Fr. Nate Kuhn officiating. Burial will be held in the Loyd Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. The Clary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com

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