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Patrick Hamburger Obituary
Pat lived in Grand Island, with Candie Reagan, his future wife, and their daughters, Veronica Reagan and Payton Hamburger.
He was born in Sioux City, Iowa on Memorial Day, May 25, 1981, and moved to Lincoln in 1985 with his parents, Douglas Hamburger and Joyce Peck, and his brothers, Michael Hamburger and Christopher Hamburger. He graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School in 1999.
Pat enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1998, when he was a junior in high school. He was employed as a plumber until 2008, when he became a full-time helicopter flight engineer with the National Guard in Grand Island. Pat met Candie in 2005, moved to Grand Island with her and Veronica in 2008, and welcomed Payton into the world in January 2009. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Pat was a mechanical genius who loved his country intensely. Ensuring the readiness of Chinooks and flying were passions.
Pat is survived by his girls, Candie Reagan, Veronica Reagan and Payton Hamburger, of Grand Island; mother and stepfather, Joyce and DeLayne Peck of Lincoln, father and stepmother, Douglas and Shaune Hamburger of Knoxville, Tenn.; brothers, Michael Hamburger of New York, N.Y., and Christopher Hamburger of St. Louis, Mo.; grandparents, Willard and Jacque Hamburger of Omaha; stepsiblings, Jessica Francis, Jeremy Francis and Joshua Francis, all of Knoxville, Tenn.; and countless aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and brothers in arms.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Edmond and Ruth George of Hampton.
Visitation for Pat will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St., Lincoln, Neb. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Christ's Place Church, 1111 Old Cheney Rd., Lincoln.. He will then be laid to rest at Wyuka Cemetery, with a reception to follow at Christ's Place Church.
Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers. The Patrick Hamburger Memorial Fund has been established at U.S. Bank. The fund is dedicated to the care and education of the most important people in his life, Candie, 30, Veronica, 13, and Payton, 2.
Pat would want to thank the friends and family that were with him along the way. He also would want us to pray for the safe return of his fellow Muleskinners, the men of the 2-135th General Support Aviation Battalion.
We love you so much, Pat, and are eternally grateful for the time that we had together. We will miss you and keep you forever in our hearts. We know your wonderful smile and generous heart will always fly high and brighten heaven's skies forever.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Hamburger
Sandee G Schock
May 26, 2025
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Sandee G Schock
August 6, 2024
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Sandee G Schock
May 27, 2024
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
Sandee G Schock
August 6, 2023
12 YEARS, GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Sandee G Schock
May 29, 2023
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Janette Anderson
August 8, 2022
Your momma and I are sisters as you know, and always will be!!
Thank you for bringing us together in our time of grief as only we moms know when our first born sons leave this earthly plane.
Forever missed, never forgotten!!
My son from another mother you are!!
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2022
11 YRS, GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Sandee Garza Schock
May 30, 2022
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2021
10 YRS, GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Sandee Garza Schock
May 31, 2021
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2020
9 years gone but not forgotten.
Rest In Peace.
Janette Anderson
May 26, 2020
Patrick,
My son from another mother...you are sorely missed.
Thank you for your dedication to your job. I know you would not have been with Kevin if you were any less of the man you were.
Mamas friend Jan
Sandee Garza Schock
May 25, 2020
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Gone But Not Forgotten.
Jeanne
August 13, 2019
We honor Pat's sacrifice and we will not forget him. We pray for your family. From a grateful citizen.
Joyce Peck
August 7, 2019
Eight long years without you. I can still hear your laugh and see your expressions. Dad P. and I talk about you all the time. We both miss you so much. God be with you. All our love, Mom and Dad.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2019
8 YRS GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Sandee Garza Schock
May 27, 2019
Rest In Peace HERO
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
Sincerely
Dan
January 3, 2019
Prayers for Patrick and his family from a stranger who thanks Patrick for his willingness to serve and sacrifice.
Joyce Peck
August 7, 2018
We love you. I was so honored to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for all of our soldiers. Love you to the moon and back.
mom and Dad.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2018
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Gone But Not Forgotten
Sandee Garza Schock
May 29, 2018
Never Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
The President said your name.
Joyce Peck
October 25, 2017
Pat, Your Family loves and misses You.
Doug and Shaune Hamburger
October 24, 2017
This is one of our favorite pictures of you Pat. We are proud of You and miss You so much!
Doug Hamburger
October 23, 2017
Joyce Peck
August 7, 2017
I can't believe it's been 6 years since you became an angel. You all must be the best of the best in Heaven.
All our love,
Mom and Dad
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2017
GONE 6 YRS BUT YOU'RE NOT FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
Joyce Peck
May 30, 2017
Love you bunches. I spent the last five days telling your story and was blessed to do so. Much love, Mom and Dad.
Sandee Garza Schock
May 29, 2017
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Gone But Not Forgotten.
Mom n me when u n kev were honored at the Norfok Admirals hockey game!
Janette Anderson
August 8, 2016
You're my son from another mother. Your legacy lives on cuz that's what we moms do. I know you see the hard work she is putting in for ALL of Nebraskas fallen...all because of you Pat. I can tell when you're around. I feel you popping in now and then. You will forever be missed, but your legacy continues. I pray that some day, some time, your mom will hold your daughter in her arms again. ❤❤❤ Tell Kevin hi!!
Mom & Dad Peck
August 8, 2016
We miss you and love you everyday. We have our own angel in Heaven. God Bless Payton and please keep watch over her so she becomes the woman you wanted her to be....just like you.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2016
5 years Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
Sandee Garza Schock
May 30, 2016
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Mom & Dad Peck
December 25, 2015
Happy Heavenly Christmas to our dearest one Patrick. We love and miss you but we will ALWAYS carry you in our hearts and prayers.
Sandee Garza Schock
November 11, 2015
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice. Gone But Not Forgotten.
Mom & Dad Peck
August 7, 2015
This week end we will celebrate your amazing life and the fantastic son you are. Honor and Remember Flag, 5K run in your honor and an evening toasting to your wonderful life. We love and miss you so much but our memories of you will live on forever.
Kevin George
August 6, 2015
Never forgotten
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2015
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
Our last thanksgiving with you and Payton
Joyce & DeLayne Peck
May 26, 2015
Our thoughts and tears were with you yesterday as it was your 4th birthday in Heaven. We went to the cemetery yesterday and your grave was beautiful. So many remember you and miss you.
All of our love,
Mom and Dad P.
Sandee Garza Schock
May 25, 2015
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2014
R I P HERO
Gone But Not Forgotten
Joyce & DeLayne Peck
May 27, 2014
All of our love, and Happy Birthday dear Son.
Love,
Mom & Dad
P.S. Sorry about the bridge.
Sandee Garza Schock
May 26, 2014
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thanks for the ultimate sacrifice
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2013
R I P HERO
Gone But Not Forgotten
Joyce & DeLayne Peck
August 6, 2013
We miss you.
Mom and Dad (DeLayne)
Gone But Not Forgotten
Sandee Garza Schock
May 27, 2013
Joyce & DeLayne Peck
May 24, 2013
This week end is for you and all the others who have given their all for our Country.
Tomorrow would be your 32nd birthday. We love and miss you so much Pat.
Love,
Mom and DeLayne
May 7, 2013
We are sorry to read of Patrick's passing. We will always be grateful to him for his military service and the sacrifice he made for us.
Joyce George-Peck
August 16, 2012
We miss you now more than ever.
Love,
Mom and Dad (DeLayne)
Krystal Steward
August 7, 2012
I am grateful to live in a free country. However I despise we must lose friends, brothers, cousins, sons, uncles as a result. May you Rest In Peace with the Faithfully Departed.
Sandra Schock
August 7, 2012
Gone But Never Forgotten
Peggy Childers
August 6, 2012
To the family of Sgt. Patrick D. Hamburger:
Patrick gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Curtis Glass
August 6, 2012
On this day of the 1 Year anniverary , I wanted to remind your family that Patrick's sacrifice Has not & Will not be forgotten by my family & I . This Country seems to forget how Lucky we are to have the caliber of people that it takes to do what these men & women do & the families that raise them . God Bless our troops & there familes .
JEFF NICHOLSON
January 31, 2012
SGT.PATRICK D. IS MY FRIEND AND I SAW HIM IN MY DREAM! YOU ARE A HERO!
candie Reagan
December 3, 2011
Thank you everyone for all your support! Pat will be loved and missed by all. The girls and i have his strength and love that he has always given us. He will live on forever in our hearts!
david mason
November 3, 2011
Miss you bro.....would do any thing to hear your voice
Lance O. Adams
October 6, 2011
Rest in Peace Warrior, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. A grateful America thanks you for your service and welcomes you home to your final place of rest as you have given all that one can give. And may the Lord wrap his arms around the family and help them find a measure of peace. With the utmost respect, TSAF ......
Gary Allain
September 14, 2011
SGT.PATRIC D. HAMBURGER
You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.
August 28, 2011
Dear Hamburger family,
Our family grieves the loss of Patrick. A true hero. He will not be forgotten. We are humbled by his service and sacrifice. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
K. Collins family of Colo. Sgs., CO
Lori Farrar
August 26, 2011
I never met u, but I knew u were a strong and wonderful person. My prayers are for this family at this their time of need and sadness. May GOD bless and protect this family from now until forever. Now all of u have an angel up in the heavens, and he will always watch over u as a family. I hope and pray that ur pain will not last, but that the memories will. Keep Patrick in ur hearts forever and ever, and ur pain will lessen, Patrick was extremely brave in going to Afganistan and fighting for our beloved country. Thank U for sharing Patrick with us, and allowing him to shine like the stars up above. May GOD protect u and ur family forever and ever. I pray that someday this stupid war would end, in a good way.
Rick C
August 25, 2011
Patrick, thank you for your service and your ultimate sacrifice for the rest of us. I can only hope the memories of your short time here help those who knew you best be able to pass them on with joy.
Kathy T
August 24, 2011
“Honor them by remembering…Freedom is their gift to us”
Thank you Patrick D. Hamburger, you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice.
To the family and friends, my prayers and deepest condolences in your loss.
Rachel Morrow
August 22, 2011
If you never would have moved to Grand Island I would never have met Candi Thank You for all you have done for us and our country.
August 22, 2011
To Pat's family,
I never met Pat but my family feels a close tie to him. We live about 2 miles east of the Grand Island Airport and can see the Army National Guard Armory from our house. I always get goose bumps when the Chinooks fly over us. I always wave and salute to our fine soldiers. I'd like to think that Pat was in one of those helicopters a few of those times. Also, my son is currently in Afghanistan, he arrived about the same time as Pat. He's a Marine.
Prayers for all of you and I'll think of Pat every time I see a Chinook flying over me. He and his service will live on.
Deb McDowell
Lynne Neibert
August 21, 2011
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son’s sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Krissa Curry-Delka
August 20, 2011
Thank you Pat for your service and sacrifice. It was an honor to have known you. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Sharon Mueller
August 20, 2011
Thank you for all you did for all of us. Your family is in our prayers today and always. You gave us something no one will ever forget.
Tim Heidtbrink
August 20, 2011
I want to thank you for your service to our country. I want to thank you for being brave. God bless you and your family. Heidtbrink Family
Chris Heidtbrink
August 20, 2011
I will forever remember the good times we had and you will never be forgotten. Thank you Pat for your service and god bless.
DON PITTMAN,SR
August 19, 2011
THE FAMILY OF A BRAVE MAN WHO LOVED HIS COUNTRY.THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR COUNTRY AND MAY GOD MEET YOU AT THE HOME FOR LOVING PERSONS LIKE YOU!
connie wilson
August 19, 2011
Thank you for your service to our country. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. Connie Wilson and family. Walgreens employee
Nancy Harless
August 19, 2011
Into paradise may the angels lead thee; and at thy coming may the martyrs receive thee, and bring thee into the holy city Jerusalem.
Rest in peace, young man. Thank you for your faithful service and valiant sacrifice.
B Widner
August 19, 2011
I did not know this young man I am the Mother of two army soldiers who served 5 tours between them overseas My heart goes out to the families of this man and the others who were taken at a young age.
August 19, 2011
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. I appreciate your fight and sacrifice for our country and our way of life. My prayers go out to the family and friends.
Jewel Glascoe
August 19, 2011
Thank you Patrick for fighting so myself and my family can be free. To his parents I will pray for your family that GOD confort you in this time. Thank you for giving for me.
Ryan & Steph Rice
August 19, 2011
Thoughts and prays to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Patrick Hamburger. You will always be hero in our eyes and will never be forgotten. I still remember the day that I heard about the good looking plumber that came into to VI and Candie couldn't stop talking about him. Thank you so much for making her so happy the past years, I know you will be watching over her and the girls. Love you always ~
Charlie Harnett (U.S.M.C.)
August 19, 2011
When I am dead, my dearest
When I am dead, my dearest,
Sing no sad songs for me;
Plant thou no roses at my head,
Nor shady cypress tree:
Be the green grass above me
With showers and dewdrops wet;
And if thou wilt, remember,
And if thou wilt, forget.
I shall not see the shadows,
I shall not feel the rain;
I shall not hear the nightingale
Sing on, as if in pain:
And dreaming through the twilight
That doth not rise nor set,
Haply I may remember,
And haply may forget.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Joyce & DeLayne Peck
August 19, 2011
Our sincere thanks to all of you for your kindness and expressions of sympathy on the loss of our son. God Bless you all. Please pray for all of our service people.
Joyce and DeLayne Peck
parents of Staff Sergeant Patrick Hamburger
Karen McCormack
August 19, 2011
We live in a Country the greatest on earth, our flag stands for Freedom and what it is worth, she stands in the harbor, sweet Liberty calls, all have gave some, but, Patrick Hamburger gave all, for me to be blessed. Thank you for your service to our country! May God grant peace and comfort to your family.
Sue Strader
August 19, 2011
Freedom is not free. Staff Sergeant Patrick D. Hamburger and his family gave all. I thank you
August 19, 2011
Dear Hamburger family,
Our gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice that Staff Sergeant Patrick Hamburger made for his country. We will keep him and you in our thoughts and prayers.
Respectfully,
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Zajac
Colorado Springs, Colo.
TAMMY GREEN
August 19, 2011
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFUCLT TIME OF SORROW.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Nancy Hein
August 19, 2011
Staff Sergeant Patrick D. Hambuger and Family, Thank you for serving our country. God bless you during this sad time and always.
jannice sutton
August 19, 2011
My heart and prayers go out to the family of this brave young man. From one parent of a soldier to another. God bless and keep you.
Jannice Sutton
August 19, 2011
Thank you for your and your families sacrfrice in order for my family to be safe and free. God Speed.
Vandergriff
August 19, 2011
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
August 19, 2011
I pray God's comfort and blessings on this family. With a greatful heart for a young man's ultimate sacrifice.
A fellow American
T.K.
August 19, 2011
Staff Sergeant Hamburger and his Family
Thank you for all you have done for the U.S.A. God bless you and your Family you will be in are thoughts and prayers.
August 19, 2011
May God comfort you.
WARREN REYNOLDS II
August 19, 2011
STAFF HAMBERGER,
THANKS FOR PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY NOW YOU ARE IN GOD HAND . GOD BLESS YOU !!!
Precious Castillo
August 18, 2011
We the Castillo Family would like to send our regards to u n ur family.Know that u r in our prayers and if u ever need anything just let us know. we r sorry for ur loss. The Castillo Family from Grand Island, NE.
Dena Behrns
August 18, 2011
God bless you Patrick for your service to our country and for being such an incredible hero. My love, soul, prayers and sympathy go out to your family and I find comfort knowing that you are wrapped in God's loving arms as you watch down on your loved ones.
Wesley Flott
August 18, 2011
Jesus said "Greater love hath no man, than that he lay down his life for his friends." I am grateful that we have fine young men like Patrick. My condolences to his family and friends.
Bill Fead
August 18, 2011
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
Krystal Steward
August 18, 2011
To the family S Sgt Patrick Hamburger has left behind, please know his service to our country is greatly appreciated. I did not know him, nor do I know your family, but he died defending all of our families. For this I say thank you. Thank you to Pat and thank you for selflessly supporting him in his decision to serve. May peace be with you.
Ann Lutz
August 18, 2011
God Bless you Patrick, and all of your loved ones. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. There is a special place in heaven for you. I will continue my prayers for you, your family and your military brothers and sisters.
M McDermott
August 18, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Becky Larson
August 18, 2011
My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Staff Sargeant Hamburger. I did not know Patrick, but I want to thank him for his service to our country. He paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom, and I am grateful. His family and friends are in my prayers and thoughts during this very difficult time.
Micah Sweenie
August 18, 2011
I would like to express my deepest, heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Pat's family on behalf of both my family and the Pickinpaughs. We all shared many years together and Pat will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, God Bless.
Julie Brannan
August 18, 2011
Pat,
Your dedication and service to this country is recognized and appreciated-- your love and devotion for your family is heartfelt and cherished.. I remember our conversation at the reunion-- how you smiled and sparks filled your eyes as you watched the girls. I remember your warmth and compassion, Please know you are loved by everyone- you are missed terribly and will never be forgotten. We will look out for your girls- as you watch over them... Go rest high on that mountain Pat--- God Bless You!
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