Dan was born November 8, 1945 to Albert and Josephine (Slabonek) Patrick in Lansing. He joined the family as the fourth boy after James "Jim", Edward "Ed", and David "Dave". Dan graduated from Sexton High School where he played for the school's golf team. His education continued at Michigan State University where he earned a BS in Construction Management. Upon graduation he worked as a Construction Cost Estimator at Contract Supply of Lansing until his retirement in 2012. Dan married his wife of 45 years, Rebecca "Becky" George on July 19, 1975 at Holy Cross in Lansing.
Dan spent most of his adult life active in multiple golf and bowling leagues. He golfed at Royal Scott and bowled at Pro Bowl West. For more than 25 years, Dan was an organizer for the annual Abie's Open Golf Tournament at Duck Lake Country Club in Albion. He also enjoyed going on annual golf trips to Tennessee with friends. He also taught his daughter to play golf.
In early adulthood Dan enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Even decades after selling it he proudly maintained the motorcycle endorsement on his driver's license until the administrative fee was raised. Dan and Becky have owned a timeshare in Key West, Florida for over 30 years and enjoyed annual trips in January to get away from the Michigan winters. They frequently invited guests to accompany them.
With Dan's expertise in construction and rough carpentry he often helped friends and family with home improvement projects. His daughter, Sarah, remembers many projects at her home such as adding on a screened-in porch and his custom designed baby gates. Dan was always an enthusiastic participant in these projects and freely gave his time.
Dan is survived by his wife Rebecca, daughter, Sarah (Jacob) Pennock, his two grandsons, Quentin and Finley and his brother David Patrick.
A visitation for Daniel will be held Friday, May 21, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E Washington, DeWitt, MI 48820 with a rosary service at 7 pm. The family will also receive visitors Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Catholic Community of St. Jude, 801 N Bridge St, Dewitt, MI 48820 followed by a memorial service at the church at 11:00 am. For those who can not attend the memorial service for Daniel Patrick, the service will be broadcasted live for real-time viewing starting at approximately 11:00AM and will also be recorded for later-time viewing at the following link: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/54414
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grdewitt.com for the Patrick family.
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