Patrick R. Hayes

Pat was born on July 27, 1942, in Springfield, to Joseph and Theresa Hayes. He attended Cathedral Grade School and Cathedral Boys High School, and graduated from Griffin High School’s first senior class in 1960. He married Margaret Kohlrus in 1966.

For several years, he worked for Pillsbury and Butternut before joining insurance companies, including Horace Mann and Prudential. From the early 1970s through the mid-1980s, he worked in many capacities for American Savings and Loan, eventually becoming a residential real estate appraiser there before starting his own appraisal business. In his mid-forties, Pat enrolled in classes at Sangamon State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1994 at the age of 52.

Pat is survived by his wife, Marge; daughter, Kathleen Therese Hayes of Chicago; son, Brian Patrick (Leigh) Hayes of Rochester; grandsons, Henry Patrick Hayes of Chicago and William Keaton Hayes of Rochester; brother, Michael (Patricia) Hayes of Springfield; nieces, Lori (Randy) Sveback and Tina Speagle; and nephew, Sean (Emily) Hayes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew (Joe) Hayes and Lillian (Theresa) Gorezke Hayes; brother, James (Janet) Hayes; and niece, Tami Hayes.

He came from a large family of many beloved uncles, aunts, and cousins. Pat loved manicuring his lawn, watching favorite TV shows and movies, and spending time with family and friends, including his favorite lunch buddy, Jim O’Brien.

Memorial Gathering: Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Butler Funeral Home- Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.

Graveside service will follow at Calvary Cemetery with Fr. Frederick Chima Mbiere officiating.

Please make contributions in Pat’s name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (https://www.michaeljfox.org/)