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Patrick Sawyer Obituary
Alton - Patrick Eugene Sawyer, 90, died at 9:54 a.m. Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home in Alton. Born November 6, 1930 in Alton, he was the son of Eugene A. and Carrie M. (Collins) Sawyer. He lived his entire life in this area. Patrick was President of Sawyer Painting and Wallcovering, and he worked for 60 years in this business. He was on the Board of the Illinois State Painters Welfare Fund for 20 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Church. A life-time member of the American Trapshooting Assn., former member of the Alton Junior Jaycees as a state representative, and the Alton Chamber of Commerce, and a proud member of the Alton-Wood River Sportsmen's Club where he served on the Board of Directors and was the Snye Committee Chairman for a number of years. Patrick was an avid hunter, trap shooter, fisherman, and later in life, took up golf, which he loved, and met and made many new friends in this sport. Patrick served in the United State Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a volunteer for many years for the Alton Pride Bucket Brigade, with the Rock Springs Golf and Painting Crew. Above all else, he loved his home and family. He is survived by his wife Carol (Ursch) Sawyer, whom he married July 10, 1954, children, Cynthia M. Townley (Joseph) of St. Petersburg, FL, Christopher P. Sawyer (Vicki) of Alton, and Michael E. Sawyer of Mesa, AZ. Granddaughters, Erin Connett, Kelsey Connett, Danielle Sawyer, and Kacie Grenham (John), four great grandchildren, Emiliana, Blair, Grayson, and Alice Mae. A sister, Charlotte Dennis, sisters-in-law, Bonnie Sawyer, Linda Eisenreich, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Donald A. Sawyer. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Godfrey. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pride Inc., or the Alton Area Landmarks Assn. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
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Jim & Sue Winkler
September 23, 2021
Dear Carol,
Please accept our loving sympathy. Jim and I have happy memories, talking to Pat at our class reunions.
We pray that you will be comforted by joyful memories and the love of family and friends. May God bless you and your family.
With Love, ~ Sue. & Jim
Linda Johnson Bland
September 21, 2021
Carol my dear cousin I as Betty Urschs daughter am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you travel this new journey!
Cy & Cathy Austin
September 21, 2021
What a great man! He'll be sorely missed. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Carol and their family.
Allan and Linda Lauher
September 21, 2021
An honor to have known him. Rest In Peace Pat.
Buck and Jean Hord
September 21, 2021
Out condolences to Carol and the Sawyer family. We are proud to have known Pat, a person who will always be remembered with fondness.
Scott Mandrell
September 20, 2021
So sorry to hear of his passing. Growing up as a neighbor, he was always very nice to us and added so much to the community. May his family and friends all find Peace and Comfort at this time.
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