Pat is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Sullivan); brothers, Mark (Janet) of Pennsylvania and Jim (Claudia) of California; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Mary Goebl; mother-in-law, Katherine Sullivan, and sister-in-law Kathleen (Larry) Sebranek.
Pat was born in St. Paul, the middle son of Victor and Mary. He graduated from Johnson High School, then attended the University of Minnesota where he received a degree in Ancient History. Pat served in the Army as an electronics technician in Okinawa, Japan. After discharge, he returned to St. Paul to apply his electronics experience while completing a degree in Electrical Engineering. He joined Sperry (Unisys) Corporation, retiring after 20 years.
Pat enjoyed the outdoors, backpacking, biking and hiking. He spent numerous hours sailing with friends on Lake Superior and in his sailboat on White Bear Lake. After marrying Elizabeth in 1995, he established gardens at their Maplewood home which they tended together. He traveled with Liz throughout North America and other areas of the world.
Pat served the elderly starting in college with his work as a health aide and continuing as a volunteer at Marion Senior Center after he retired. He was a loving caregiver to his parents and to Elizabeth’s mother, and regularly visited those he knew in care centers. Pat enjoyed volunteering in the Guardian Angels food shelf garden until IPF progression prevented physical activity.
Pat was a humble, kind, caring man and a devoted husband. He will be deeply missed.
Thanks to HealthEast Hospice, the Center for Lung Science and Health at the University of Minnesota and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group of Minnesota. Special thanks to Terry and Jeff, Colleen and Tim, Greg and Sandy.
Private interment at Guardian Angels Cemetery, Oakdale.
A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at Guardian Angels Catholic Community, 8260 4th St. N, Oakdale. An update will be posted.
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