Pat was born March 25th 1963 at Andrews Air Force base Maryland to Howard and Madeleine Emery. He was raised in the iron range of Minnesota, graduating from Virginia High School in 1981 and going on to enlist in the United States Air Force in 1987. Pat was a humble yet decorated veteran who honorably served his county for over 20 years and retired as a Master Sergeant. An amazing example for others, Pats accomplishments included being recognized as a firefighter of the year and awarded numerous Air Force decorations. Pat started an extremely successful second career that had significant impact on the local community when he took ownership of Billy D’s in Universal City, Texas. Pat was most of proud of his two sons Derek (29) and Trevor (26) with whom he was able to share his love of the Minnesota Vikings and the Twins. Pat lived an extraordinary life and developed strong relationships across the world throughout his numerous overseas deployments. A loving father, brother, son and friend to many, Pat will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Patrick is proceeded in death by grandparents Rene & Louise Schwartz of Wissembourg France and Howard Orr Emery and Dora L Emery of Britt Minnesota. He is survived in death by his parents Howard and Madeleine Emery of Britt Minnesota. Brothers Robert and Cindy Emery, Howard and Tammy Emery, Jean Paul Emery, sons Derek and Trevor Emery, nephew Anthony Emery and Niece Alyssa Kuder.
A visitation for Patrick will be held Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, Texas. A funeral service will occur Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 10:00 AM, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, Texas. An interment will occur Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 11:15 AM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Military Firefighter Heritage Foundation.
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